Project Manager II

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

Location: Buffalo, NY

Duration: 12 months

Overview:

• Manages projects with multiple interfaces or initiatives, or one larger project affecting two businesses or functional areas.

• Manages changes to project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques to keep the project plan accurate, updated, reflective of authorized project changes as defined in the change management plan, and facilitate customer acceptance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage projects with multiple interfaces or initiatives, or one larger project affecting two businesses or functional areas, from initiation through close. Ensure familiarity with scope and project objectives and establish clear roles and responsibilities for project team members. Projects may be of a technical and/or non-technical nature.

• Develop Project Plan, forecast and schedule. Work with stakeholders to record detailed project requirements, constraints and assumptions to establish project deliverables, using requirement-gathering techniques (e.g. planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups) and the project charter.

• Ensure plans for assigned projects include work breakdown, project organization chart, cost/budget and communication, risk, quality and resource plans.

• Communicate project plans to affected parties to ensure a common understanding, set expectations and align stakeholders and project team members.

• Ensure execution of tasks defined in the project plan to achieve the project goals. Execute all parts of the project plan and manage the budget/forecast. Monitor and control project work including change controls.

• Measure project performance utilizing appropriate tools and techniques to monitor progress; identify and quantify variances, complete any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.

• Implement approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events.

• Improve project team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training and motivating to facilitate cooperation, ensure project efficiency and boost morale.

• Support larger project initiatives working under the direction of higher management.

• Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and responsibility of each team member, to effectively coordinate team activities.

• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 3 years proven general management, project analysis or project management experience, OR in lieu of a degree,

• A combined minimum of 5 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years proven general management, project analysis or project management experience including a minimum of 2 years is project management experience.

• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent 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 the recruiter Tana Stilloe at 716-887-7209 or [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.

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.