[ref. x8907021] Change Management Project Manager

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work hybrid with our client in Boston, MA. Interested?

• The Change Management Project Manager manages medium to large projects and segments of larger, more complex projects through the project development life cycle.
• Projects may cross divisions and impact various lines of business.
• The Project Manager will work closely with sponsors and Systems counterparts to define the project scope, develop the project plan, and manage the project budget.
• Responsible for the execution of project tasks, mitigation of project risks, resolution of issues and management of resources to successfully meet project goals and deliverables.
• Lead a team of subject matter experts, analysts and other participants to ensure successful project execution in accordance with best practices and standards.
• The Project Manager provides project updates and communicates effectively to project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Provides coaching and performance feedback for project team members.
• Led the project team and various business units in defining scope, planning, budgeting and controlling all project tasks, resources and deliverables.
• Apply strong project management standards and best practices to ensure successful execution of projects on scope, on schedule and on budget
• Ensure that all project members adhere to strong project execution methodology standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that all participants understand the objectives of the project and work together toward a common goal.
• Demonstrate independent thinking and creative solutioning to overcome obstacles and issues during project execution
• Review business cases, business requirements, functional specifications, and implementation plans.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to project members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Led project team towards predetermined goals by tracking and resolving business issues throughout the life of the project.

• Ensure thorough testing of all system changes, including user acceptance testing, regression testing, client testing and parallel/pilot testing as required.
• Prepare and present Change Oversight materials
• Liaison with the project team, management.

• Assist Program Manager in providing project and portfolio status reporting and analysis to senior leadership Client Experience
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the project sponsor's division and product, operating platform, business strategy, vision and priorities by achieving project goals and delivering desired results.
• Manage the scope of the project to minimize scope 'creep.' Understand the changing business needs and how it impacts the overall project and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate and negotiate project goals across the division leaders and systems

• Provide an enhanced client experience by anticipating client needs related to the project by initiating and recommending actions that will lead to the successful completion of the project
• Actively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Provide consistent updates and address and resolve problems directly with stakeholders in order to manage their delivery expectations.
• Oversee the creation of product announcements and modification of client demonstration materials as needed.
• Lead business analysis to determine how changing business needs will affect the system or product; clearly articulate the business need and potential solutions with the support of insightful analysis and documented evidence
• Ensure best practices are being applied across all phases of the project
• Ensure the project meets ROI by tracking project costs and benefits
• Assist in the resolution of the critical issues that may derail a project, provide solutions

• Coach and mentor Business Analysts who may or may not be direct reports; provide feedback for performance reviews and development plans.

• Pay rate: $69.00
• $76.00/Hour.-Hours: 40 hours/week
• Length: Temp (12 Months)

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