PROJECT MANAGER Job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin US
Leading-edge engineering firm is seeking a key executive in the role of Project Manager for the Central Wisconsin area responsible for directing and overseeing the operations and administration of assigned projects and programs.
The Project Manager will provide leadership, accountability and authority over key projects and programs in support of company projects and deliverables to key clients. This includes coordinating activities of engineers and other project staff. This key manager will be developing, planning and managing projects for monitoring the performance and progress of ongoing projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise multiple engineers and staff members.
- Use analytical skills in creating project plans and establish timelines to ensure milestones are achieved using Industry accepted tools including, but not limited to MS Project Server as well as other tools.
- Insure oversight to maintain profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and implement project schedules to ensure required dates are met.
- Manages adherence to best practices, methodology and procedures.
- Hold and guide meetings with staff and clients to insure project communications are excellent and maintaining a positive rapport with the project teams and customers.
- Reports all project challenges and progress to management.
- Consistently meets documented deadlines and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- PMP certified.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Technology or related degree field.
- Five years or more experience in managing projects in IT operations.
- Must be able to generate and manage detailed project plans.
- Must be able to manage technical resources working on multiple projects.
- Must be an excellent communicator, both written and oral.
- Leadership qualities and skills to guide project teams to drive the project to a successful conclusion.
- Extensive experience in PL responsibility for an engineering team and proven success driving profitability and customer satisfaction.