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Introduction to Position:

Project Manager II is an

intermediate level role

, with some in field training and related experience. They possess strong knowledge of iterative product development and lead engagements of increasing complexity, which typically includes new product development projects and/or engagements supporting continuous improvement of multi-product backlogs.

A Project Manager II manages and oversees all aspects of technology projects to ensure they are completed on-time and within budget.

They generally require little instruction in their day-to-day work, but are occasionally directed in several aspects of the work as they gain exposure to some of the more complex tasks of a Project Manager III, without the job function.

May require Project Management certifications. Typically reports to a Project Manager III, Team Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees all aspects of technology projects to ensure they are completed on-time and within budget.
• Has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, vendors, and contractual deliverables.
• Develops and maintains informed project plans.
• Collaborates with the product owner and delivery team to maintain a relevant and prioritized product backlog.
• Monitors project milestones and generates periodic status reports.
• Evaluates and manages risk. Incorporates quality measures and standards to project deliverables.
• Possesses strong knowledge of technology and curiosity for all things digital.
• Travel occasionally for in-person client visits and summits.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonably within scope of this position.

Critical Competencies:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

to be able to effectively collaborate with clients and team members. This includes sharing vision, goals, ideas and issues as well as producing presentations and reports.

Strong interpersonal skills

and ability to develop stable working relationships. Building trust and rapport is critical to successfully leading and motivating the team towards desired outcomes. This includes demonstrated confidence in leading conversations with director-level clients.

Strong organizational skills

to ensure processes run smoothly and are in line with common goals. This includes: ability to prioritize tasks, compartmentalize projects, and create necessary documentation for future reference.

A project manager must be

effective at negotiating terms and priorities

with client stakeholders, vendors, and internal team members. Negotiating skills are critical to bring everyone in line with strategic goals or to manage interpersonal conflicts within an assigned team.

Ability to

effectively manage a team

and move them in an aligned direction is critical in this role. This includes the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities, handle conflicts, and provide timely feedback and coaching to team members.

Ability to

create and maintain a project plan

and manage the work against it throughout the project/product development lifecycle. This includes the

ability to work efficiently and hit deadlines

.

Risks are inevitable during a project, making it critical that a project manager have experience in pinpointing what could go wrong and proactively thinking through mitigation plans. An essential part of effectively managing risk is being comfortable asking their team hard questions, continually confirming timelines, decisions and dependencies.

Effectively managing up

to internal and client stakeholders is another expectation related to

risk management.

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