Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Systems and Software, a division of Harris Computer Systems, is a software development company based in Winooski, VT. They are seeking a Project Manager for a 6-month contract to coordinate utility software implementation projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and remain on track.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate components of utility CIS software implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Maintain and update detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects remain on track
• Identify and report issues, risks, or delays in a timely manner to the PMO Manager and stakeholders for resolution
• Provide clear communication and regular updates on project progress to the PMO Manager and project teams
• Assist the PMO Manager in maintaining project management documentation and processes to ensure consistency across projects
• Adhere to established project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with project management practices and help identify areas for administrative efficiency
• Maintain consistent communication with internal teams, including R&D, Sales, and Delivery, to ensure alignment on project tasks
• Assist in monitoring project budgets, ensuring expenses are tracked against financial goals
• Track and report on project status, timelines, and financials, generating regular status reports for the PMO Manager
• Collaborate with finance teams to verify financial data aligns with forecasts
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project delivery timelines and budget variance
• Assist in analyzing project execution data to contribute ideas for enhancing team efficiency
• Support the PMO Manager in preparing project status updates and gathering data for issue escalation
• Participate in client-facing discussions, documenting meeting minutes and action items to ensure customer satisfaction

Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in project management or a related role, preferably within software implementations or technical environments
• Experience in managing project budgets ranging from $10k to over $2.5M
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Spira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Clarizen
• Basic understanding of Waterfall project management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members and customers
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage tasks with guidance
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on learning and delivering results
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with cross-functional groups such as Sales, R&D, and Delivery
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on organization and process
• Position may require travel as high as 75% in North America without restriction
• Frequent communication through Teams, phone calls, and email to stay connected with remote teams and leadership
• Experience tracking project financials or budgets is preferred
• Exposure to Agile methodologies is a plus

Benefits

• 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
• Flexible work options (and some pretty cool offices!)

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