Job Information
Adecco US, Inc. Project Manager in Seattle, Washington
Adecco is currently assisting a local client in their search to fill a Project Manager job opportunity located in Seattle, WA 98104 zip code.
Pay rate: $ 63.46/HR
Shift: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Length: 1 year
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the impactful, effective, and efficient execution of our Innovation and Renovation(I&R) and sustainability portfolio of projects. Plan and lead projects end-to-end (E2E) and orchestrate a cross-functional team to achieve defined project goals. Manage projects with key stakeholders to ensure resources invested, deliver against the business case and bring expected return on investment. As a member of the Project Management Office (PMO) team, support the team’s journey to achieving its stated vision, mission, values and scope.
Job Duties:
Apply project management skills, leadership and subject-matter expertise to ensure the on-scope, on-time and on-quality execution and launch of projects through the end-to-end project lifecycle. Activities include:
Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of the project
Lead the definition and communication of project objectives, scope and key success criteria
Define the project team, work with functional line managers to identify and secure resources and escalate resource constraints
Build and manage the project schedule, define the critical path, track activities and hold project team members accountable for accomplishing agreed deliverables and timing
Drive proactive opportunity and risk management and escalate critical issues to key stakeholders
Coordinate and facilitate project meetings including project kick-off’s, weekly status meetings, risk assessments, post-launch reviews and additional meetings or workshops as required
Provide transparent communication of project status to project team members, senior leaders and other key stakeholders
Identify change requests, evaluate impact, obtain approval/rejection from decision-makers, communicate and document change(s) accordingly
Lead the project team to identify and share lessons learned and recommendations for future improvement
Ensure timely and accurate entry and maintenance of project data in the project portfolio management (PPM) system
Support the PMO team’s journey to achieving its stated vision, mission, values and scope by planning and leading project management, process management and/or portfolio management improvement initiatives in alignment with our PMO team roadmap.
Qualifications:
BA/BS Required
Developed project management skills
Highly results focused with proactive service orientation and ability to self-direct
Flexibility and adaptability to perform in a high-volume, fast paced and dynamic environment
Highly organized with strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Quick-sifting capability (quickly focusing project teams and stakeholders on key priorities) and ability to pivot between high-level and detail-level
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity, identifying links between seemingly unrelated facts, ideas and situations
Ability to lead and manage project teams
Effective facilitation skills
Ability to manage conflict and drive resolution
Ability to drive for results through effective leadership skills
Developed coaching skills – ability to coach junior project managers, ability to coach functional project team members
Developed change management skills and proven ability to challenge the status quo
Effectively collaborates and influences people at all levels in the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and project scheduling software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet) proficiency
Ability to synthesize information and create concise and effective presentations
Strong presentation skills across various levels
Pay Details: $63.46 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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