Project Manager, Contract / Part-Time

Promet Source•Chicago, IL

23h•$55 - $75•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals. This role reports to the PMO. This role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask effectively, and experience leading technical teams. Projects may include new development initiatives as well as ongoing support and maintenance engagements, requiring comfort switching between build-focused and support-oriented workflows.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Experience working with a CMS in an agency setting
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration or a related field
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated, independent self-starter
Experience developing project budgets, tracking expenses, coaching teams, and improving processes
Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, risk management, and change management
Working knowledge of web accessibility standards and how to apply them in practice
Experience working part-time and remote
Must be based in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience or certification in web accessibility is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for project execution coming to completion at or under budget
Responsible for keeping internal and external stakeholders informed of project progress, risks, and milestones weekly or more frequently as needed
Assigns and recommends resources for assigned projects
Forecasts resource allocation on a quarterly basis
Identifies and documents project requirements at the start of each project
Maintains the first point of contact for customer stakeholders
Reviews development work, ticket progress, keeps project tracking software up to date
Responsible to keep the project team focused and unblocked from obstacles when possible; this may include getting answers to questions in a timely manner, documenting needs, updating tickets, and more
Assist with maintenance and creation of internal process and other "wiki" documentation
Build strong relationships with clients
Create and Approve monthly project invoices
Develops project budgets, monitors and tracks budgets against pre sales estimates for individual projects
Forecasts project budget and timeline changes well in advance and informs stakeholders of any changes
Identify upsells: identify valuable additional work to perform for client account
Sales support: assist with project management related questions and demonstrations
Build strong relationships with clients