Project Manager - Operations

Location: Scottsdale, AZ Salary: $45.00 USD Hourly - $50.00 USD Hourly Description:

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-value initiatives and deliver successful business outcomes through disciplined project management practices. In this role, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of products and services while maintaining scope, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in traditional Waterfall project management methodologies, with a working knowledge of Agile and Scrum frameworks. This individual will serve as a key driver of project success, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and project planning through execution and delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Monitor and control project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.
• Facilitate project planning sessions with cross-functional teams to identify deliverables, estimate task durations, and allocate resources.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, critical paths, and action items to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct Critical Path Analysis to identify schedule impacts and proactively mitigate project risks.
• Create, maintain, and distribute project status reports, dashboards, and documentation.
• Manage project change requests and evaluate impacts to project timelines and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead project meetings, drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and align teams on project goals.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, project governance, methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and shared ownership among project team members.
• Support project success while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Participate in occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work when required to support project needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Project Management, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience leading small to medium-sized projects.
• Experience utilizing traditional Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Experience using project scheduling and management tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional team planning sessions and project reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate project challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Experience managing project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.

Required Skills

• Project Lifecycle Management
• Waterfall Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Scrum Framework
• Project Scheduling & Planning
• Microsoft Project
• Smartsheet
• Risk Management
• Critical Path Analysis
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget & Resource Management
• Status Reporting
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Communication & Presentation Skills

Preferred Skills

• PMO Governance & Methodologies
• Process Improvement
• Business Requirements Gathering
• Strategic Planning
• Conflict Resolution
• Project Controls

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