[Remote] VMS Operations Project Manager 6-Month Contract

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. QuantumWork Advisory is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of workforce technology and transformation advisory. They are seeking a VMS Operations Project Manager to manage small to medium-sized projects, define project scope and deliverables, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Manages small to medium-sized projects under a larger program of work, or standalone
• Clarifies project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and executive stakeholders
• Clarifies project success criteria and disseminates them to stakeholders throughout the project life cycle
• Leads the development and management of the project work plan, including work sequencing, work breakdown structure, work delivery schedule, and resource allocation
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
• Manages the project team and deliverables and advises senior leadership of project status, recommendations, and how and when to course correct
• Adheres to Product Development Life Cycle and in some cases a version of the Agile methodology for systems development
• Adheres to methods, procedures and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress and provides recommendations on process improvements
• Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule
• Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Communicates risks, needs, and status to stakeholders
• Serves as a consultant to business partners and clients on effective project management practices and tools
• Knowledge of change management principals, and ability to plan and execute change management in collaboration with our clients

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines
• Ability to develop consensus amongst diverse groups
• Capability to manage relationships with and advise clients at Sr. Manager level or below
• Domain expertise within human capital management required
• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• Knowledge of organizational change management principles
• Proven track record of managing projects; Awareness of effective application of project management methodologies
• 4+ years project management experience or equivalent business management experience
• Strong planning experience and project management certification
• Understanding of consulting methodologies i.e. design thinking methodology experience
• Bachelor's degree

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