• Project manager needed to support software implementation projects. Requires strong understanding of software implementation project lifecycle, process analysis, software configuration and data migration. The project manager will be responsible for hands-on management of several simultaneous implementations. Responsibilities:
• Work with management team to develop project schedules and project plans.
• Interact with managers and project staff on a daily basis to facilitate on-schedule and on-budget delivery.
• Regularly communicate status, issues and risks to management team.
• Ensure project teams meet standards for project reporting, controls, documentation, etc.
• Coordinate, collect, and analyze project information.
• Schedule meetings, track timelines and deliverable, write status reports, coordinate meeting logistics and disseminate meeting minutes.
  
  Local applicants preferred. One year contract with extensions likely.

• Minimum 5 years of work experience managing various sized projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project (or similar)
• Practical experience in software implementation methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet difficult deadlines, and set priorities for multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, both independently and in a team setting.
• Project management skills to develop and monitor work agreements and budgets, determine specifications, schedules, timelines, and define deliverables.

• Familiarity with PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the software development lifecycle.
• Financial modeling to quantify costs and benefits of projects and to track and maintain project budgets.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

For consideration, please e-mail MS Word resumes to recruiter@accent-inc.com.

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