IT Project Manager

Job-ID: 16337; Location(s): Broomfield, CO 

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for receiving innovation and optimization project requests; reviewing literature/document requirements associated with projects; identifying project team, scope and technical/operational requirements; developing and scheduling team responsibilities, project plans, budget, timelines, resources, etc.; managing projects from onset through completion; providing project updates; identifying and tracking project issues; evaluating deliverables to ensure work meets specifications and quality; and providing project reports and updates.

 

What You'll Do:

Project Planning

• Receives project requests; reviews literature/document requirements associated with projects; coordinates with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Marketing, Codes & Standards, Manufacturing, procurement, etc. to establish business goals and strategies.
• Works and provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams to identify project team key players and jointly determines project scope and requirements.
• Develops and schedules team responsibilities; technical/operation requirements; detailed project plans, project budget, timelines, resources, etc. to accomplish project goals; continually follows up with team to ensure goals are achieved.

Project Management

• Manages innovation and optimization projects, including leading project meetings; documents issues, action items, user requirements, or deliverables; updates project schedules and plans, project communications, budget tracking, etc.
• Identifies and tracks project issues, resolves issues where possible or escalates to higher management when needed to ensure timely initiation of countermeasures to deviations; assesses and manages risks and drives mitigation activities.
• Evaluates deliverables prepared by team to ensure work meets specifications and maintains a high level of quality.
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings to provide project updates and information.
• Manages project from initial concept through final implementation, utilizing established guidelines and procedures. 
• Schedules and attends meetings with third-party professionals, including but not limited to engineers, code officials, etc. to establish business relationships and ensure projects are implemented according to specifications and guidelines.

Reporting

• Prepares and maintains project reports and status updates.

Other

• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• May be required to travel up to 30% of the time. 

 

What We're Looking For:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Knowledge of engineering design and practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent project management and team leadership skills
• Excellent problem solving skills 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, scope, quality and risks
• Ability to work independently and made informed decisions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to plan and implement business solutions
• Ability to estimate projects and develop corresponding timelines
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 
• 5-7 years