Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership Manage project scope and changes Act as an internal quality control check for the project Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract Define the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project and program team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program team Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards Manage project and program issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques Other duties as assigned Proven success in providing on site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones Qualifications: Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus and achieve objectives Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands Research best practices within and outside the organization to establish benchmark data and use continuous process improvement disciplines to achieve results Tools: MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from executives sponsors, team members, stakeholders and peers Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies Support diverse and inclusive work environment Required qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 10 years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects 5 years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment 1 years of previous experience with gathering requirements from the client / business and documentation Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities Skills and proficiencies: Developing Budgets Coaching Supervision Staffing Project Management Management Process Improvement Planning Performance Management Attention to Detail Analysis Company Description As a "Full Service Project Delivery and Program Management Company" CSA Group strives to offer our clients a level of quality that is second to none in our industry. Whether it's through our product, service, or our professional staff, our goal is simple; to transform your project needs into reality. We have a strong engineering and architectural design history with Project Delivery services that extend from Feasibility Studies through project Commissioning, Maintenance and Operations to our extensive Fund Management Consulting practice we're here throughout the life of your projects, and as a total service provider for public and private sector clients within the facilities, infrastructure, and transportation industries, we truly are a one-stop-shop. CSA Group is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record (ENR) among the Top 500 Design Firms, and among the Top 50 Program Management Firms in the U.S. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
