Project Manager - Phoenix
Overview:
Knowledge Services is seeking a Project Manager for our Corporate team.
Why Join the Knowledge Services Team?- We have been awarded "Top Workplaces" for the past six years!
- We have an exceptional family-focused culture that values an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We are a service focused organization and strive to serve those who serve others.
- We value work life balance and a flexible environment.
- You will have direct access to leadership.
- We are a smaller company, so you are able to have a greater impact company wide.
Knowledge Services strives to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family.
Perks and Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision coverage
- Company funded life insurance
- Very generous company provided 401k match program (Roth and Traditional options)
- Established Wellness Program with quarterly monetary participation awards
- Competitive PTO schedule including a floating holiday
- Extra PTO day during your birthday month and work anniversary month
- Maternity/Paternity Benefits
Responsibilities:
The Project Manager plays a key role in facilitation and coordination of activities and projects and leads functional teams towards delivery objectives. Working across teams, the Project Manager will develop processes, documentation, and needs requirements for functions within the company and affiliated organizations.The Project Manager will propose and leverage governance structures appropriate to project complexity and will be responsible for risk elevation.
Responsibilities:- Coordination of Internal Resources and Vendors:
o Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
o Collaborate with external vendors when necessary.- Project Delivery:
o Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the defined scope, and within budget.
o Prevent scope creep by maintaining a keen eye on project details.- Project Planning and Organization:
o Develop detailed project plans, including milestones, tasks, and timelines.
o Involve relevant stakeholders in defining project scopes and objectives.
o Ensure technical feasibility of project goals.- Process Framework Implementations:
o Identify frameworks to coordinate team activities.
o Implement and facilitate team activity frameworks.- Resource Management:
o Allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements.
o Monitor resource availability and adjust as needed.- Risk Management:
o Identify and mitigate project risks.
o Escalate issues to management as necessary.- Stakeholder Communication:
o Manage relationships with clients and all project stakeholders.
o Keep stakeholders informed about project progress.- Documentation:
- Business Analysis:
o Analyze and develop process improvement solutions.
o Develop requirements for projects and process improvements.
o Seek solutions to resolve business challenges.
o Develops models for tracking growth and expansion needs.
Qualifications:
Project Manager Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 5+ years of Project Management experience
- Degree in fields such as computer science, business or engineering.
- Experience with development frameworks.
- Prior experience supporting state government would be a plus
- Prior experience managing security assessments would be a plus
- PMP certification.
- Experienced with NIST 800-53.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
People with disabilities, veterans, and military families are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human Resources Team at HR@knowledgeservices.com or 317.806.6102.
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