Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
 

Project Manager
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid: Onsite Tues-Thurs)
Duration: 12+ Months with opportunity to convert to perm
Role Type: W2 contract engagement

Role Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• The work environment is highly collaborative and supportive, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and open communication.

Key Requirements

• 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 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.
• 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 and positive, engaging attitude.

Preferred:

• Previous utility industry experience is preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Accrual-based accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Vendor management, including RFP experience preferred.

*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process