Job description

Job Description

Client is looking for a project management resource to provide project management support in delivering on two separate initiatives:

The PM will work under a KTD Program Manager on both projects.
The Xcellenet Replacement project is technical in nature (data file movement) and stakeholders limited to technical teams.
The HCM Recruiting project spans HR business, Oracle Project Managers and KTD teams.
The PM will receive guidance from the KTD Program Manager. The work will have a heavy emphasis on:

Meeting facilitation and recaps

(e.g., Oracle) teams to milestones
Proactive & relentless action item follow-up and issue management across the multiple stakeholder groups.
They need to demonstrate strong communication within and outside of team to align dependencies.
This individual will be able to keep technical teams on track and work to escalate issues as appropriate.

Top 5 Must Haves

Experience working under a Program Manager.
Self-starter with ability to support multiple projects simultaneously using project facilitation, planning and communication skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Infrastructure project experience.
Experience working with 3rd-party vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop schedules
Manage external vendor's work and ensure they remain on schedule
Establish and update project plans and budgets with actual and forecasts
Design and implement the specific program governance model
Conduct project meeting, project tracking and analysis
Ensure all project objectives are clearly documented, and delivered to meet customer needs
Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables
Communicate timely project status to all stakeholders
Manage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues

Required profile