Responsibilities: Lead the team in the development of the project charter and management plan. Direct, manage, monitor, and control project. Evaluate tradeoffs within project. Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop, manage and own project scope. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure. Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path, major workstreams, and intersecting milestones. Own the project schedule Collaborate with cross-functional managers to define project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget. Partner with project team to create project Quality Plans using 2-3 quality planning tools and techniques. Monitor and maintain plans. Develop a risk management plan for the project. Identify, analyze, and understand project risks; develop and monitor a risk response plan. Develop a Stakeholder management plan for the project, based on the identification, analysis and understanding of Stakeholder expectations. Builds successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments. Understands quality system(s) and data structure. High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution Drives results in support of the business, even in the face of demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate Adept at team management: selects the right people to the right tasks all while maintain team morale and recognizing contributions. Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team. Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and can communicate changes, updates and decisions to key stakeholders Can understand and communicate how goals fit into broader organizational goals and prioritize tasks/schedule accordingly. Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risk in order to make solid decisions despite ambiguity Growth mindset – ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment.Additional Skills & Qualifications:PMP or equivalentBS or equivalent and 10+ years of work experience About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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