Functional Project Manager Jobs in Provo, UT (NOW HIRING)

JOB TITLE: Project Manager, Enterprise Business Solutions 

Description: 

Lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from conception to completion with a strong understanding of project management methodologies, a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, and excellent communication and leadership skills. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of business analysts and project administrators in support of administrative services functions including human resource management, financial management and reporting, facilities management, asset management, etc. 

• Coordinate efforts with software partners in planning and maintaining our ERP and administrative services systems

• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and tracking systems to ensure the successful completion of projects. 

• Delegates and oversees the process of EBS related projects. 

• Manage project resources, including budget, staff, and vendor relationships. 

• Lead cross-functional teams and work closely with stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure project goals are met. 

• Measures and mitigates risks, communicates concerns, project status, and changes to stakeholders, management, executive leaders, and team members. 

• Manage project scope and change control processes to ensure projects stay on track. 

• Facilitate regular project meetings and provide updates on project progress, risks, and issues. 

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and project teams. 

• Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and methodologies. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. 

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure. 

• Self-starting and Finishing. Takes initiative at a high level, crafts direction, validates it carefully, sells it, and then executes it to the end - without any prodding or pushing. 

• Listening. Carefully listens to, and is genuinely interested in, the opinions of others. Expects and encourages diversity of thought. Listens more than talks. Asks questions more than gives answers. 

• Communicating. Communicates clearly and concisely - in both verbal and written form. Knows how to say enough, but no more, relative to the audience, subject matter, and circumstances. 

• Consensus Building. Knows how to lead high-stakes discussions to build consensus around optimal solutions. Knows how to detect and resolve conflicts. Expects and encourages lively, professional debate. 

• Risk Detection. Detects risks to objectives, projects, and initiatives early and then proactively leads efforts to directly address and mitigate those risks. Knows how to use escalation appropriately when needed. 

• Respect. Commands the respect of others by influence, character, trustworthiness, and reliability. These qualities are evident in their behavior and their "leadership presence." 

• Organization. Has a deep appreciation and passion for organization. Leads efforts to break broad initiatives into objectives, milestones, tasks, etc. Knows how to use tools effectively to document and then communicate the "what", "when", "how" and "by whom" elements of the work. Has exceptional attention to detail. 

• Delegation. Knows how to cleanly and clearly distribute the work to the right people, help and support them as they work, and provide them with mechanisms of positive encouragement, communication, and accountability. 

Education and Certificates: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• 5 - 10 years of related experience. 

• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience. 

• Sufficient years of experience managing complex technology projects.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Physical Work Requirements - Light: exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally. 

• Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment. 

• Inside, climate-controlled working conditions. 

• Occasional travel and outdoor working conditions.