Senior Project Manager

Job Title:                   Senior Project Manager Location:                  Kalamazoo MI   Duration:                  12+Months Interview Type:         Skype Job Description: Must be local to Kalamazoo, Michigan or willing to relocate. The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for overall planning, coordination, execution, delivery and completion of all projects on time and within budget. Essential duties & responsibilities: Work with global team of stakeholders on project delivery, lead and facilitate meetings, follow ups and action items Manage change requests. Assess impact to scope, schedule and cost and communicate with key stakeholders Develop a detailed project plan defining project tasks and resource requirements Liaise with resource managers to ensure resources are available to support the timelines within the project schedule Ability to identify training opportunities for team members Ensure all tasks are completed on time Monitor and report on project status to all stakeholders. Escalate issues as required Proven ability to lead a large scale project from recovery to successful completion Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management Needs to have an understanding of all processes involved and have the ability to confidently challenge others at a level of informed understanding Proven ability to guide change and influence decision making Maintain a risk register to actively manage items that may impact project cost, quality, scope or schedule Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation Review and approve time cards associated with your project Create Capital Expenditure Request, monitor and report on project financials Submit at minimum one status report per month Liaise with the VMO on vendor quality, experience and cost Partner with the project team to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, standards, procedures, and associated documentation including but not limited to computer systems validation, SOX, and PM standards Willingness and ability to coach other Project Managers Education & special training: Bachelor?s degree required PMP certification required Knowledge of Lean and ITIL desired Qualifications & experience: Minimum 7 years of professional experience is required Experience implementing commercial PLM systems in global company required (Preferably Windchill PLM) Has a proven record of managing successful projects Experience leading successful large projects with remote team members Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Project preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to understand, analyze and report on financial data Proven ability to build team cohesion and motivate people Self-motivated and organized with a strong desire to succeed.
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