Temporary Project Manager

Details:
Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the planning and execution of complex project activities; identify risks and mitigation strategies
Manage all aspect of department’s budget process including overseeing procurement
Work closely with technical leads on detailed designs and estimates for all technology initiatives
Conduct vendor assessments and manage vendor relationships during implementation
Identifies and analyses operational issues, proposes solutions and identifies steps to resolve them Communicate frequently with project stakeholders; write and present regular project status reports
Deliver user-focused solutions on time and on budget by effectively coordinating with Senior Management
Build relationships with key business stakeholders
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of professional work experience as a project manager.
Candidate must have experience with large-scale, cross-functional projects.
Proficiency with one or more project management approaches
Demonstrated competence in managing budgets; experience communicating with business stakeholders at all levels.
Strong proficiency with Google Apps; excellent writing skills, presentation and meeting facilitation skills (finalists will be tested)