Project Manager - Contract

Praecipio is Looking for a Project Manager

Why Praecipio?

Are you looking for a role that offers dynamic and varied experiences, professional growth, and the chance to make an immediate impact? Praecipio’s Residency positions provide all this and more. You'll work on diverse projects across industries, enhancing your skills and expanding your professional network. Enjoy the flexibility of project-based work with competitive compensation and the potential to transition into a permanent role if you choose. If you thrive on new challenges and value career adaptability, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What our Client is looking for on this Project

In this role, you will be leading and managing a portfolio of engagements/initiatives for clients. The primary function of this position is to apply your expertise and experience leading complex initiatives to ensure the realization of the clients' goals and objectives. You will work in an environment that thrives on innovation, communication, and collaboration. You will be expected to use your various skills including but not limited to problem-solving, verbal and written communication, excellent relationship building, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. This position will work directly with senior and executive-level positions with our client. Supporting and delivering on a program strategy, supporting business cases, and various enterprise-wide high-level project plans. Must possess knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools.

Project Management

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that outline timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure the successful execution of project tasks.
• Monitor, track and communicate project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.

Requirements

Requirements for Success

Technical Ability

• Proficient with Atlassian Platforms (JIRA, Confluence) and Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.

Consulting

• Active Listening is essential, including the ability to understand client needs
• Effective verbal and written communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adaptability and customer orientation during times of change

Leadership

• Ability to lead and manage client resources and partners at the executive level and collaborate with senior leadership on business and IT projects.
• Ability to manage teams with multiple discipline representation 
• Accountable for driving project delivery and effective communication.

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

• Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills; rigorous approach to program management to deliver enterprise-level projects.
• A self-starter who is resourceful, proactive, and assertive, thriving in fast-paced and entrepreneurial environments.

Basic Qualifications 

• Minimum of 5 years project management including a proven track record of leading successful programs and projects including career progression to larger initiatives
• Minimum of 2 years of client management experience with accountability for client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing complex projects across multiple functions and distributed enterprise solutions.
• Formal training and certification in structured project management and delivery methods (e.g., PMBOK, Agile/SCRUM, PRINCE2, COBIT, Kaizen, Lean, RUP, CMM).
• Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

Salary

$45 - $55hr W2 Contract or 1099 with insurance. No Corp to Corp

Location

Remote in the United States with travel to the client site

Praecipio Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Praecipio complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.