Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Project Manager for a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!
 
Title: Project Manager
Location: Minneapolis, MN.
Duration: 12 Months with possibility to convert to FT
Schedule: Hybrid
Standard work hours are 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday. Occasional overtime may be required.
Minimal travel may be required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed as per company policy.

Top skills:

• Experience with commercial off the shelf software deployment projects, including integration with legacy systems.
• Strong financial management background, including actuals/variance analysis, forecasting, etc.
• Experience with project management tools and software including Microsoft Project, Office 365, Confluence, SPM/ServiceNow, etc.

Key Responsibilities
The Project Manager II will be responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget. They will manage project scope, timelines, and resources, and will be accountable for all aspects of the project lifecycle.
A typical day involves leading project meetings, coordinating with team members, managing project documentation, and addressing any issues that arise. The PM will also be responsible for communicating project status to stakeholders and ensuring alignment with project goals.
The PM will support a team of approximately 10-15 members, including developers, business analysts, and testers. Key players include the project sponsor, department heads, and other senior stakeholders.
This role will primarily support internal business customers.

Skills:

• The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of direct project management experience, with an additional 5-10 years of PM or PM-adjacent experience such as PMO, BA, Test Lead, etc.
• Experience working in larger organizations with interdepartmental coordination. Previous utility industry experience preferred.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication. Ability to run meetings and workshops effectively.
• Ability to summarize and visualize project information into engaging and illustrative executive summaries.
• Creative problem-solving. Proven leadership. Positive, engaging attitude.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Accrual-based accounting experience is preferred but not required. Vendor management, including RFP experience preferred.

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