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  • ID
    #20004978
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    Apex Systems
  • Date
    2021-09-20
  • Deadline
    2021-11-18
 
Permanent

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Manages projects using defined company processes and tools to produce the desired results. Leads project teams to successful completion of projects that are typically small to medium in scale with the risk confined to the project and low business impact. Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, documenting, and monitoring all activities and tasks to facilitate client priorities. Tracks assigned tasks and associated completion dates, ensuring work process flow is accurately followed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Job duties that occupy 5% or more of the incumbent's time and/or which are critical to the successful performance of the position.) 1. With approval from management, develops and leads improvements and/or solutions to work processes and tools. Provides input to management that may impact how financial resources are generated or spent. Conducts work independently. When necessary, the supervisor is consulted for assistance in problem areas. 2. Leads or coaches employees during a project or trains/mentors new employees within the functional discipline. Begins to determine priorities, assign responsibilities, or implement timetables for work group or teams to ensure success. May provide input on performance of team members. 3. Manages projects of various duration lengths using defined company processes and tools to produce the desired results. Initiates actions to lead projects, beginning to link project steps to business strategies. Ensures project objectives and deadlines are met. Presents project recommendations to appropriate personnel that demonstrate sound planning in support of business needs and goals. 4. Handles non-routine and difficult inquiries. Adapts differing techniques and methods to develop solutions for a variety of complex issues. Applies analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of trends or data generated by company reporting systems, statistical results, or other information collection systems. Most complex problem solving may include the use of extensive experience, individual reasoning, and research which may deviate from standard techniques and practices. 5. Has a direct impact on the team/work group, providing direction, advice, or focus, as needed. Decisions may impact the operational effectiveness of multiple work groups or teams in the department, next higher organizational tier, and/or related activities within the direct functional area. 6. Work tasks are likely to encompass concepts within multiple disciplines/practices which may include more than one department/location. Working tasks might include: a. Schedules projects for assigned area of responsibility by working with internal clients and/or external customers to coordinate schedules and ensure the right team mix (experience and expertise) is available for each project. Confirms start dates, adjusts project schedule due to staffing or other client conflicts with assigned dates. b. Works with customer contacts and internal clients to provide set-up for each project. Coordinates and runs data analysis, assessments, etc. to assure projects are set up and ready to proceed. Ensures work process flow is accurately followed. c. Collects, summarizes, reports, and tracks quantified elements of completed project work to enable invoicing clients and reconciliations validating appropriate payments to subcontractors. d. Leads cross-functional projects for process improvement or cost savings projects. e. Identifies risks to the project schedule, outlines risk mitigation, and drives risk reduction efforts. f. Coordinates meetings and discussions to ensure progress as documented. g. Utilizes project management expertise to establish best practices for project teams. h. Provides training on existing project leadership tools and methodologies to team members. 7. Primary contacts are typically internal and on a managerial, professional, supervisory, or co-worker level. 8. Interaction is primarily focused on providing advice, usually involving the explanation and discussion of difficult information directly related to the professional discipline. Factual information and advice is exchanged with an audience which is typically knowledgeable in the subject area. Demonstrates advanced persuasion skills and balances differing interests and perspectives. 9. Actively participates in relevant corporate programs/initiatives, complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with company values and ethical standards. The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position. Qualifications (Education/Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) A Bachelor level university/college degree is generally required. In some countries, a 2-3 year technical/vocational/trade school degree in a specific field may be considered equivalent. In addition, a minimum of 3-6 years relevant working experience is normally required. Thorough knowledge of theories and practices, typically applied to one or more disciplines in a functional area. Thorough knowledge of assigned area of responsibility, genera org structure, organization, and business. Applies knowledge of the business to align with business needs and goals.

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