Project Manager 3

The Project Manager will interpret the business unit’s requests, help develop vision, strategy, approach, and all implementation plans, as well as, actively participate in business requirements definition meetings.
The Project Manager will be responsible for developing detailed project charters and project schedules, including goals, objectives, strategy, scope, budget, scheduling, risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, approach, requirements, deliverables, timelines, work breakdown structures, use cases, test cases, and training needs, as necessary for all project assignments.
Responsible monitors project progress, and keep stakeholders informed the entire way.

Job Description

• Develop and Implement detailed project plans for site implementation and operational execution.
• Overall project administration, including planning, directing and controlling resources in complex work-scope projects.
• Estimate budgets and track cost of projects.
• Ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget; Monitors program timeline for changes or requests
• Facilitate resolution of issues; escalate issues to project steering committee.
• Prepare project status reports.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
• Develop and maintain technical and project documentation.
• Ensure that all project deliverables are consistent with Asurion technical architecture and standards.
• Define and implement continuous project risk analysis and required corrective actions.
• Support user acceptance testing and training.
• Lead hand-over process to operations and production personnel.
• Ensures actions items on timeline are completed in a timely manner by members of the cross functional team
• Facilitates meetings and conference calls to discuss program change or requests action items
• Maintains and updates department process documentation
• Other duties as required based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years or more experience in managing projects and related project management experience
• PMP certification is a plus but not required
• Manufacturing or planning experience is required
• Solid project management skills with ability to multi-task and manage projects in a cross functional environment.
• Superior problem solving, communication and negotiation skills including effective leadership, planning and motivational capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships internal and external relationships.
• Proficiency in project management tools and procedures; strong people management and conflict resolution sills.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and problem solving skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as ability to present and explain technical information in a way that established rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
• Ability to push hard and affect positive change fast in a dynamic high standards environment while maintaining a positive approach with peers and subordinates.
• Proficient with MS Project, MS-Excel, MS-Word, & MS-Power-Point suite.
• Supply Chain or Technology industry experience a plus.