Project manager

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CTG is seeking to fill a Project Manager I opening for our client in Buffalo, NY.

Job Type: Hourly Consultant

Pay: $48.00/hr

Duration: 12 months

W2 only.

Local Candidates only

Overview:

Under the direction of a more senior Project Manager, manages multiple small-sized projects. Oversees changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using verification techniques to keep project plans accurate, updated, and reflective of authorized changes, while facilitating customer acceptance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple small projects under the guidance of a senior Project Manager.

• Develop project plans, forecasts, and schedules; gather detailed project requirements and document deliverables.

• Ensure project plans include work breakdown, organization charts, cost/budget, communication, risk, quality, and resource plans.

• Communicate project plans to stakeholders and project team members to set expectations and align efforts.

• Execute project tasks, monitor work, manage budgets, and control project changes.

• Track project performance, identify variances, implement corrective actions, and communicate updates to stakeholders.

• Mitigate project risks and implement approved actions.

• Build team cohesiveness, mentor, train, and motivate project team members.

• Support larger initiatives under direction of senior management.

• Ensure compliance with risk, regulatory standards, and internal controls.

• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment reflecting the M&T Bank brand.

• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Manages all aspects of smaller projects, from initiation to close, ensuring coordination of team activities and adherence to project objectives.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Allocates work as a team leader; may check on completion and quality.

Education and Experience Required:

• Proficiency in building/utilizing JIRA Dashboards and Power BI for tracking project progress.

• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies.

• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills to manage multiple delivery teams.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of general management, project analysis, or project management experience, including at least 1 year of project management experience.

• OR, in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 4 years of higher education and/or work experience, including 2 years of general management/project analysis/project management experience, of which 1 year is project management.

• Proficiency with personal computers and relevant software packages.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Krista Eckard at [email protected] . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.