Project Manager - hybrid (MN)

DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.

Summary- This position is responsible for beginning-to-end state assessment project management, including schedules, project documentation, and internal and external resource management. The incumbent is responsible for all phases of the project and can analyze how the project affects, and is affected by, other areas of the company (i.e., programming, operations, etc.).

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with client contacts and vendors and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across multiple levels.
• Gather project requirements, document change requests, communicate to the team as needed, and take appropriate action.
• Analyze client requirements and develop recommendations for solutions as needed.
• Provide information to other internal departments regarding project scope and changes to current projects.
• Assume responsibility for timely completion of projects by developing a realistic project schedule using MS Project
• Monitor project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule and identify ways to resolve schedule issues.
• Interact with team members to coordinate their activities, obtain or provide information regarding projects and changes to projects, assign tasks, and set priorities; including giving work direction to temporary staff.
• Develop, update, and maintain materials such as manuals, publications, meeting agendas and minutes, and project documentation.
• Manage project delivery to client and contract specifications
• Participate in formal review with internal team and client at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
• Coach and mentor less experienced personnel on basic project management skills and responsibilities.
• All other projects as assigned.
• Work onsite in MN 3 days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two to four years of project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel
• Proficient in MS Project

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proofreading skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Familiarity with and ability to apply conflict resolution with minimal guidance

Minimum Expectations

• Report to work promptly when scheduled
• Be able to work under supervision and accept feedback
• Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups
• Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Set and meet deadlines
• Manage multiple job tasks simultaneously
• Occasional travel may be required.

Reporting to this position: No direct reports