Implementation Project Manager (Mid Level)

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Job description

Position Title: Project Manager (Mid-Level)
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position Status: Full Time - Direct Hire

Position Description:
Our client is looking for Project Manager candidates for a position located in Birmingham, AL. The Project Manager will manage complex client implementation projects that are heavily data driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of internal resources and third-party vendors to successfully implement solutions and high-quality products
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Define and prioritize implementation scope and backlog tasks
• Facilitate the execution of the client implementation priorities while maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the company's architectural design, products, and functionality being delivered
• Create SOWs and Schedules
• Represent the client needs and priorities during the product development life cycle and conduct internal product reviews to ensure the delivery of high-quality products
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders throughout the implementation and onboarding phase
• Measure progress and provide status updates to stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Transition new client relationships and products to the Client Services team
• Develop test plans and document results
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
• Report and escalate risks and issues to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including meeting minutes and work assignment tickets in JIRA

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred

Required Skills:

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and developers on projects in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong scheduling, issue and risk management background
• Experience with technology projects and agile methodologies including creating schedules and roadmaps
• Experience gathering requirements, interpreting and prioritizing client needs
• In-depth issue and risk management experience
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Experience creating status reports and communicating status to stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills