Project Manager
Location: Minneapolis, MN/Denver, CO
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite (Tuesday-Thursday)
Employment Type: W2 Contract- 12 mon ths with a potential to convert
Top Skill:
The ideal candidate should have 10 years of direct project management experience, with an additional 5-10 years of PM or PM-adjacent experience, such as PMO, BA, test lead, etc. In addition, experience working in larger organizations with interdepartmental coordination. Previous utility industry experience preferred. PMP or equivalent certification is preferred but not required. Finally, accrual-based accounting experience is preferred but not required. Vendor management, including RFP experience, is preferred.
Job Summary
The Project Manager II will be responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget. They will manage project scope, timelines, and resources and will be accountable for all aspects of the project lifecycle. Responsible for managing complex and high-risk projects. Oversees project budgets and schedules. Manage day-to-day aspects of project scope. Minimizes project risk. Creates and manages project work plans and work breakdown structures.
Project delivery methodology will be Waterfall. While Agile knowledge is fine, as our vendors often deliver using Agile, we are not looking for Scrum Masters or Product Owners or resources with extensive experience in the Agile methodology.
Typical day:
A typical day involves leading project meetings, coordinating with team members, managing project documentation, and addressing any issues that arise. The PM will also be responsible for communicating project status to stakeholders and ensuring alignment with project goals. Additionally, project financials will make up some time throughout the week/month.
Work environment / Team culture:
The PM will support a team of approximately 10-15 members, including developers, business analysts, and testers. Key players include the project sponsor, department heads, and other senior stakeholders. They will report to the program manager. The work environment is highly collaborative and supportive, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and open communication.
Requirements:
"Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process."
