Project Manager I

Must-Have Skills

• Self starter with demonstrated ability to drive multiple cases to completion simultaneously across cross-functional teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities - holding the full picture of every engagement, following up persistently, escalating when needed, and closing every loop
• Demonstrated ability to manage momentum across a portfolio of active projects with minimal day-to-day supervision - keeping every case advancing, and creating urgency for others when the next action sits with someone else
• Experience proactively reporting status to a manager and stakeholders through written updates on a regular cadence, without being asked
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to increase your own throughput and scale your coverage - identifying where they add value and owning the quality of the output
• Ability to communicate quickly and clearly with peers, cross-functional stakeholders, and senior management, adapting style to the audience
• Ability to make thoughtful judgment calls and act in ambiguous situations rather than waiting for direction
• Track record of being detail-oriented and organized under a high volume of work

Nice-to-have Skills

• Project or program management experience, including formal PM training or certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent)
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, or vendor management - especially supporting research, R&D, or creative teams
• Experience with case, ticket, or workflow management systems
• Familiarity with UX research or research operations

Job Description:

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.