Project Manager

Summary

Join Cyclotron as a Project Manager-IT Services Consulting and deliver software solutions in a client-facing environment. Collaborate with internal and client teams to define goals, strategize solutions, and create detailed project plans. Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring excellent client experience. The ideal candidate possesses a software development lifecycle background, cloud technology knowledge, and various project management methodologies expertise. You will translate requirements into project plans, demonstrate exemplary project delivery, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate effectively with all team members. A fast-paced, dynamic environment, process improvement focus, and a growth mindset are essential. This is a contract-to-hire position (90 days contract to hire) and is remote (anywhere in the US or Canada).

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven success working as a project manager in the information technology sector
• 2+ years of experience managing projects in a consulting environment
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and cloud technologies
• Proven ability to delegate and direct a project team and resolve conflicts internally and externally
• Amazing at building strong, lasting relationships
• Thrive in an ever-changing environment
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Very organized, including attention to detail and ability to lead multiple projects synchronously
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Logical, a strong thought leader, and acute problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Results oriented mentality and the ability to drive to successful outcomes

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed project plans that outline the project’s scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timing
• Demonstrating a deep understanding of the project and it’s “why”
• Leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams to deliver quality results within the specified time frame, budget and scope
• Providing expert advice and guidance to the client throughout the project’s life cycle
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and team members
• Identifying and managing potential risks and issues, providing solutions to mitigate them
• Monitoring and tracking project progress, making necessary adjustments as needed
• Ensuring all project documents are complete, accurate, and stored appropriately
• Communicating project updates and status reports to stakeholders, including the project team, clients, and senior management
• Evaluating project outcomes against the initial project objectives and KPIs
• Conducting post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future projects
• Working with the resourcing team to coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of projects
• Validating resource availability and that allocation assignments align with the contract, then monitoring and tracking actuals against them throughout the project
• Serving as the liaison between the business and technical aspects of projects
• Acting as a single point of contact for the project
• Understanding any project funding milestones, tracking progress toward their achievement, providing appropriate documentation for proof of execution, and submitting requirements as necessary for payment

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Previous experience with Microsoft funding
• Prior delivery of Microsoft Cloud Technologies projects
• Success working with globally distributed teams and navigating varied time zone challenges