Lewis James Professional

Project Manager

Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Project Manager for a contract opportunity with a financial service client.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and implementation of projects
  • Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
  • Define project tasks and resource requirements
  • Develop full scale project plans
  • Assemble and coordinate project staff
  • Manage project budget
  • Manage project resource allocation
  • Plan and schedule project timelines
  • Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
  • Provide direction and support to project team
  • Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
  • Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
  • Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
  • Project evaluations and assessment of results

Qualifications

  • Certification in project management or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of Waterfall and its implications within the industry
  • Experience in commercial and consumer lending
  • 5+ years experience within the financial services industry with hands on experience handing systems conversions
  • Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
  • Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
  • Direct work experience in project management capacity
  • Proficient in project management software
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions
  • Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs.
  • Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
  • Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
  • Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
  • Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_2528. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_2528. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V