Communications Project Manager

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant to our direct client, a global medical device company in Fort Worth, TX.

* We cannot work with third-party companies for this role.

Job Title: Project Manager III (Contractor)

Pay Rate: $50.37/hr (W-2)

The contract duration is initially 18 months with possible extension

40 hours/week, Mon-Fri

Job Summary: Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of the project. This is not an IT Project Manager but will rather focus more on communications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

• Ensure resource availability and allocation

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project

• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals

• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis

• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members

• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document need

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Management or other related discipline

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certifications

• Proven working experience in project management

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

Must Haves:

• Strong reporting skills and experience with data

• Strategic PM work experience - strategic partner

• Ability to handle multiple projects and be able to anticipate the future needs or obstacles

Preferred:

• PMP preferred

• Experience in Communications PM work

• Regional based PMO communications