Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Summit is seeking a Project Manager to support a wide range of technical transformation initiatives. In this role, you will work with diverse, cross-functional assignment teams and our clientele to lead the planning, estimation, implementation, and delivery of projects and programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop project plans that align with client needs/requirements for each initiative to track milestones, deliverables, schedule, deadlines, change, resource allocation, and budget
- Coordinate project tasks to ensure successful solutions are implemented under the guidance of the management team
- Develop, recommend, and implement necessary risk mitigation solutions
- Coordinate and attend meetings related to projects; communicate between departments as required
- Coordinate with technology teams across the company and with clients to define and drive any technical changes required for projects
- Compile project status reports and provide updates to clients and management
- Collaborate with and where necessary, mentor other Project Managers
- Proactive leadership and top-down oversight in both internal and client initiatives, projects, and client installations from concept through completion
- Ensure projects adhere to required standards of scope, requirements, deliverables, and timeline
- Oversee necessary review of project(s) status; identify and communicate risks
- Manage client expectations and balance the needs of both Summit and our clients to ensure satisfaction for relevant parties
- Serve as an escalation point for pre-installation client support issues
- Identify and anticipate the needs for additional project work by communicating with both clients and internal team members
Skills
- Experience in managing complex initiatives, including coordination of new implementations at data center facilities, managed services, application and infrastructure projects
- 3+ years in a project management office or as a project manager for a company
- Microsoft Office Suite trained, experience in MS Project or Visio required
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, as the PM will be directing projects across multiple departments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent flexibility and wits, ability to handle fast-paced technical office environment
- Ability to assist in organizing, running, and documenting complex meetings
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and to delegate as needed, with the leadership to inspire technical personnel throughout all stages of the project
- Experience working with client vision, business objectives, and critical success factors
- Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases
- Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance logic with creativity
- Skilled in estimating and common project management desktop tools
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
- Ability to manage large or multiple projects with changing priorities
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or related field preferred
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (yes, really)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 6 with HSA/HRA options
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Life Insurance. Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Free employee colocation and cloud account
- A fun, casual work environment where you can be yourself
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