Project Manager (703251)

Seeking project manager that will lead all phases of the computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) project in keeping with client requirements for the project size and scope. They should be able to recognize and react strategically and professionally to difficult political environments. Will need to analyze trends and identify and anticipate problems which cross organizational boundaries. The will collaborate strategically with relevant parties including various levels of leadership to resolve issues of varying degrees of complexity. Leads and contributes to efforts to put in place systems which prevent problems from recurring.

The candidate should have the following knowledge and skills:• Mastery of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (PMI, Agile, Six Sigma). Certification preferred.• Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project), with a solid track record of practical application.• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.• Ability to lead project team to match solutions to business requirements, including leadership in research on current and emerging technology options.

Experience with these supporting processes:• Five or more years of workflow and prioritization of assignments.• Correspondence management.• Document management including storage, retrieval, and version control.• Mobile access.• Payment engines (collections from customers).• Five or more years of business intelligence.

Competencies/Behaviors

Demonstrate these competencies at an advanced level.• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members regarding project expectations and progress. Clearing obstacles, closely monitoring tasks and team member accountability, and escalating issues, as required.• Outcome-oriented.• Guiding and motivating others.• Relationship management.• Manage changes in project timeline, scope, and budget.• Responsive to feedback, especially in seeking feedback continually from stakeholders and in refining project scope across project lifecycle to address shortcomings.• Coping with pressure and setback.• Achieving difficult targets, particularly in demanding timelines.• Judgment calls based upon information and analysis; able to make prompt, clear decisions that may involve tough choices or considered risks.• Support for decision-making: gather comprehensive information, catalog, and disseminate knowledge of use to the organization.

Requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Candidate

progressively responsible IT experience

Required

7

Years

successfully manage complex and risky projects

Required

5

Years

Business unit or business-unit-facing experience, with commitment to business problem solving.

Required

5

Years

experience in leading diverse teams

Required

5

Years

experience and ability in using "soft skills" or "people skills"

Required

5

Years

experience with implementation of software systems and platforms

Required

5

Years

workflow and prioritization of assignments

Required

5

Years