Program Manager (Non-Profit) jobs in Racine, WI

 
Job Title                     : Project Manager
Location                    : Abbott Park, IL 60064
Contract Duration     : 06 with possibility to extend on w2
 
Qualifications:

• This position is within the Global Strategic Regulatory Dept in AQR for the ATLAS program
• Primary Job Function: Associate will be responsible for management and execution of multiple related projects and to identify, lead, and manage continuous improvement projects, incorporating best practices in program management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree and PMP certification required Experience/Training Required: Typically requires 3-5 years of experience in complex, technical program / project management to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position;

Top 3 Skills:

• Project management methodology and processes;
• Business excellence methodologies and processes;
• Communication - Written, oral, and presentation Initial interview will be phone screening, after that will be face to face with the team.
• Looking for selected candidate to start ASAP after screenings have cleared.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible to design, develop, communicate, and execute detailed project plans to achieve overall program goals;
• Monitor progress and performance against project plans and develop dashboards and reports to communicate progress
• Proactively identify changes in project/program scope and propose appropriate measures to reassess and amend milestones, budget, and timeline.
• Lead, coordinate and/or participate on cross-functional team activities from Concept Phase through implementation;
• Conduct meetings including agenda, presentations, and minutes
• Monitor and present communications demonstrating progress against budget, metrics, and strategic objectives;
• Analyze complex problems including those related to project risks; identify their impact; establish probabilities;
• Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business and quality standards;
• Identify, lead, and manage continuous improvement projects, incorporating best practices in program management
• Recommend and implement PM strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency;
• Coach and mentor staff on program management skills and tools.
• Assist in idea and feedback capture and cataloging activities