Project Manager Level 1

Job Description Client is looking for a project management resource to provide project management support in delivering on two separate initiatives: • Xcellenet/RemoteWare File Transfer Replacement Project • Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Recruiting Module Implementation Project • 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 Originally posted on Himalayas