Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Systems and Software, a division of Harris Computer Systems, is a software development company based in Winooski, VT. They are seeking a Project Manager for a 6-month contract to coordinate utility software implementation projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and remain on track.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate components of utility CIS software implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Maintain and update detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects remain on track
- Identify and report issues, risks, or delays in a timely manner to the PMO Manager and stakeholders for resolution
- Provide clear communication and regular updates on project progress to the PMO Manager and project teams
- Assist the PMO Manager in maintaining project management documentation and processes to ensure consistency across projects
- Adhere to established project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with project management practices and help identify areas for administrative efficiency
- Maintain consistent communication with internal teams, including R&D, Sales, and Delivery, to ensure alignment on project tasks
- Assist in monitoring project budgets, ensuring expenses are tracked against financial goals
- Track and report on project status, timelines, and financials, generating regular status reports for the PMO Manager
- Collaborate with finance teams to verify financial data aligns with forecasts
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project delivery timelines and budget variance
- Assist in analyzing project execution data to contribute ideas for enhancing team efficiency
- Support the PMO Manager in preparing project status updates and gathering data for issue escalation
- Participate in client-facing discussions, documenting meeting minutes and action items to ensure customer satisfaction
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in project management or a related role, preferably within software implementations or technical environments
- Experience in managing project budgets ranging from $10k to over $2.5M
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Spira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Clarizen
- Basic understanding of Waterfall project management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members and customers
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage tasks with guidance
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on learning and delivering results
- Experience working in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with cross-functional groups such as Sales, R&D, and Delivery
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on organization and process
- Position may require travel as high as 75% in North America without restriction
- Frequent communication through Teams, phone calls, and email to stay connected with remote teams and leadership
- Experience tracking project financials or budgets is preferred
- Exposure to Agile methodologies is a plus
Benefits
- 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
- Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
- Flexible work options (and some pretty cool offices!)
Company Overview
Harris provides mission-critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.harriscomputer.com.