Project Manager II

Position Title: Project Manager II
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Horn Lake Mississippi
Tax Term: W2
Position Summary:
The Project Manager oversees projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Responsibilities:
Driving Delivery Excellence: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, consistently hitting key milestones and minimizing scope creep.
Optimizing Resource Utilization: Improve project efficiency by 15-20% through effective resource allocation and the implementation of streamlined workflows.
Proactive Risk Mitigation: Prevent project delays by identifying bottlenecks early and executing data-backed contingency plans that keep timelines on track.
Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the bridge between technical execution and business goals, ensuring every project phase delivers measurable value to stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Champion "Lessons Learned" initiatives to increase team velocity and project quality in subsequent project cycles.

Qualifications:
5+ years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Demonstrated history of delivering projects that met or exceeded business objectives.
Expertise in utilizing PM tools (Jira, MS Project, or similar) to provide real-time status reporting and analytics.
PMP, CAPM, or Scrum Master certification is highly valued.
Bachelor s degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in business environment
Demonstrate proficiency in using computer applications. Experience in word processing, presentation packages, databases, and spreadsheet packages. Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Adobe software to be able to create/modify PDF files.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with project management tools and software.

What Success Looks Like:
On-Time/On-Budget Delivery: You have a track record of delivering at least 90% of your projects within the agreed-upon timeline and budget.
Stakeholder Satisfaction: Maintain high stakeholder satisfaction scores, evidenced by consistent, transparent communication and alignment on project goals.
Metric-Driven Results: You demonstrate the ability to track KPIs (such as budget variance, schedule performance index, and defect rates) and use that data to drive decision-making.
Operational Efficiency: You successfully implement process improvements that reduce administrative overhead or shorten project delivery lifecycles.