Project Manager

Project Manager

  Not Disclosed

  BOSTON, MA (100% Remote)

  3.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Consulting

  $32.88/hour - $37.88/hour

Job Description

Summary:

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, and product roll-out, etc type of Projects

Job Responsibilities:
• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• A small amount of travel may be required, maybe once a month to project sites

Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective implementation and integration programs.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and implementation methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field would be good to have.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 4-5 years PM experience required.

Travel Required: 5%

Remote Working: Mostly Yes (However may need to travel to Client Site once a month)
Location: Boston, MA so its closer to the various Customer offices and travel distance is reduced.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.