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Description:
Summary: The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out, etc. or any other non-IT based project. Job Responsibilities: • Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities. • Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients. • Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. • Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects. Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. • Proficient ability to work independently and manage one’s time. • Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. • Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. • Proficient knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. Position’s Contributions to Work Group: - Facilitate the operations of the team(s) while coordinating project activities, managing communication and being the champion to remove impediments. - The main function of the non-IT project manager is to plan, direct or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out, etc. or any other non-IT based project.
Skills:
Project coordination, Ms project, waterfall, Project management, pmp certification, Agile
Top Skills Details:
Project coordination,Ms project,waterfall
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Typical task breakdown: - Planning, scheduling, and facilitating Agile events. Fostering an environment of self-organization, high visibility, ownership, and continuous improvement with the team. - Working with the product owner/service request manager and stakeholders to ensure value is always being generated by the team's work. - Becoming a champion of removing blockers and impediments to the team’s progress & helping the team to capture and aggregate data useful to the team's development, as well as providing management information that will inform strategic decisions. Interaction with team: - Regular project update meetings, mentoring meetings of external team members, and regular communication on project status. MS Teams, Email and in person meetings are all possible. - Possess extensive knowledge of project management software (Primavera or MS Project), MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint - Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. - Proficient typing speed - Verbal and written communication skills - Problem solving skills - Attention to detail - organizational skills - Interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and manage one's time. - Strong meeting facilitation skills and ability to influence others without having authority. - Ability to work in a team environment.
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
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