We are seeking a full-time contractor or employee for a Lead Project Manager role.
Performs project coordination work as a member of the Information Technology (IT) Project Management Office, supporting one or more projects concurrently. Work involves coordinating the initiation, planning, scheduling, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing of assigned Worker(s) tasks. Collaborates with all IT staff and business customers to accomplish work. Responsible for the planning, coordination, project planning, project monitoring, and project status reporting and system implementation of moderate to complex business solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Support Project Managers in documenting project plans, schedules, status reports, meetings, and change requests.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to implement project objectives and ensure timely execution.
- Provide regular status updates on assigned tasks to Project Managers.
- Analyze and manage data related to project execution.
- Assist in task coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support test coordination, including System Testing and User Acceptance Testing.
- Contribute to the planning, development, and execution of project communications.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating training activities.
- Schedule, organize, and facilitate meetings, documenting discussions, action items, and key decisions for relevant stakeholders.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support operational efficiency.
Required Skills:
- Experience in project management in relevant areas of project assignment, research and/or planning
- Provide technical assistance to Project Managers
- Monitor the daily progress of projects
- Plan meetings and organizing project logistics
- Provide detailed updates to project managers or other stakeholders
- Coordinate assigned special projects and update project information
- Experience with Training and Communications
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively to ensure successful project execution
- Working knowledge Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to generate and deliver reports that provide useful insight into project details
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion for ensuring projects proceed efficiently and effectively
Preferred Skills:
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
- State of Texas experience