Project Manager - AM

Role & responsibilities Effectively prioritizes and accurately identifies project tasks and controls project scope, schedule, budget and resources. Creates and maintains applicable project documentation. Upholds and follows the companys project life cycle methodology, from project initiation through closure. Agile-Scrum methodology, as well as, Waterfall methodology. Acts as a focal point for project issues and escalates when appropriate. Identify and mitigate risks on projects. Facilitates communication with other departments to meet project goals and client expectations. Lead meetings both virtually and in-person. Liaison between the technical team and the business. Drives build/buy decision on projects, including management and facilitation of vendor procurement process. Plays the role of technical subject matter expert for the companys business heads. Preferred candidate profile Bachelors degree PMP Certification a plus, but not required Demonstrated successful leadership (3 years or more) in the implementation of websites and web applications. Excellent organizational skills, process oriented thinking, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and good grasp of business concepts. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experienced with the various phases of project management including requirements gathering, business analysis, documentation, QA testing, training, and support. Experience with vendor procurement processes and integration/ customization required for “off the shelf” packages. Knowledgeable about current trends in the publishing industry to include leading web, production, and/or business enterprise vendors, as well as outsource/off-shore companies and services. Excellent people skills and team oriented are essential. Experience with project scheduling software, Jira, Google Workspace and Wordpress or other CMS.