NR Consulting · 5 hours ago
Associate Project Manager
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNR Consulting is seeking an Associate Project Manager responsible for the overall direction and execution of specific projects. This role involves managing resources, coordinating efforts among team members and stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget using various project management methodologies.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Define, document and successfully complete projects
Ensure that effective project control, change control, risk management, design, development, and testing processes are maintained
Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget, and manage expectations of all project stakeholders
Align project objectives with company goals, and make sure project team is clear on objectives
Work with Solution Managers to staff initiatives with appropriate skill sets
Communicate project status, progress and issues effectively and appropriately, including periodic report creation and distribution
Assist with vendor selection activities, using established RFP process
Manage sprint velocity-related metrics and goals
Run scrum ceremonies, e.g., daily huddles, backlog grooming, sprint planning and sprint retrospectives to actively manage risks and external dependencies
Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution while promoting joint accountability for results and problem solving
Provide coordination for smaller efforts and enhancements
On-Call and/or after-hours work required
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques including Agile, Waterfall, Iterative, and Hybrid methodologies
Ability to contain project scope, and act as owner for all project outcomes
Knowledge of Agile techniques: User Stories, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Paired Programming and Automated Testing
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Persuasive, encouraging and motivating
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients and other departments
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Experience working in highly fast paced team-oriented, collaborative environment
Technical acumen
Competency in Microsoft applications including Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Basic Technical understanding of the digital platform, cloud applications, web services, server-side components and APIs
BA or BS in Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or another business-related field
1-4 years of project management experience
Preferred
PMI-ACP or PMP certification (through PMI)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification a plus
Company
NR Consulting
NR Consulting is an information technology consulting firm that offers contingent hiring, direct hires, and managed IT services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sharabh Goyal
Founder & CEO
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