Job Title - Project Manager to track New Product Development projects. (hands-on) PMP certified.
Job Location – San Antonio TX
Length – Contract (Long term)
Project Manager to manage organization of key NPD projects.
Manage key NPD projects to insure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for high velocity of project execution.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Educational background in mechanical, electrical or chemistry engineering for technical projects. Proven background as project administrator in NPD sector. Solid technical background with understanding or hand-on experience in NPD development. Excellent communications skills verbal and written. Solid organizational skills including attention to details and multitasking skills.
Minimum Years of Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors or Master Degree in project management or engineering degree with minimum 5 years of project management experience.
Reason for Temporary Hire: prevent Project lag, gain velocity, project organization
Gain velocity and delivery NPD projects within allotted timelines
Job Description:
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Great educational background, preferably in engineering for technical project managers
• Proven working experience as a project administrator in the technology sector
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in instruments technologies
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus
Best,
Kushal Shah
APN Software Service INC