Project Management/Project Manager

VDart Inc is the leading global provider of digital solutions, products and talent management company providing digital technology solutions in Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities and Healthcare Industries. Led by a strong global team located across 10 countries including USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Japan, Australia & India. We are currently accepting applications from staffing firms for our Preferred Partner Program, where we align niche staffing firms with specific verticals based on their strengths. To apply, please visit: https://www.vdart.com/suppliers/ Please send your resume to recruiter@vdartinc.com for immediate consideration. Project Management/Project Manager Richardson, TX 6+ Months Job Description:

• 3+ years' hands-on project management experience leading projects is required. This includes project planning, project controls/monitoring, budget management, setting and managing customer expectations utilizing waterfall, iterative and Agile practices and methods.
• 1+ years banking/ financial sector experience with a focus on Wealth Management is strongly preferred
• Experience with treasury platform technology is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project as well as other MS Office applications for reports, analysis, and presentations is required.
• Familiar with project portfolio management software and/ or agile delivery tools such as Azure DevOps
• Consulting background is a plus
• Master's Degree preferred
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead multiple project teams and projects simultaneously
• Ideally would have experience in leading projects requiring organizational change that utilized industry-leading Organizational Change Management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and establish positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented with a proven history as a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills to effectively respond to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Demonstrated track record of consistently fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, continuous improvement, customer service, and project delivery excellence characterized by professional respect for every level of the project team, selfless dedication to the success of project teams, and leadership behavior that encourages others to go above and beyond.
• Manage cross-functional projects across multiple business units. Apply a consultative approach to assist with functional, technical, and operational, planning and design for the implementation of new systems and/or product enhancements.
• Comprehend overall project scope, dependencies, and how individual project deliverables align to them.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Lead and direct the work of others in a matrix, cross-organizational project team.
• Execute best practice project management capabilities aligning to client PMO methodology and standards.
• Effectively communicate project updates to all levels of the organization in a manner appropriate to the targeted audience, from individual contributor team members to C-Suite executives.
• Effectively facilitate cross-functional, technical, and business process discussions in a productive manner while not necessarily being the Subject Matter Expert on the topic at hand.
• Prepare executive-level materials and present them to executives, vendors, and customers.
• Manage and build relationships with key decision-makers from project inception to post-deployment whilst simultaneously ensuring sponsor and end-user satisfaction
• Balance delivering results with fostering a collaborative approach while problem-solving in a group setting with the project team.
• Foster a healthy team environment and proactively identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Create detailed execution plans and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate project portfolio management software, proactively identifying and managing project dependencies and critical paths across multiple workstreams.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and work with other department managers to obtain commitments on assignments.
• Anticipate and respond to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Work closely with Program and Portfolio level leadership, keeping tight lines of communication open and listening to direction when course correction is needed