Project Manager Operations Jobs in Ankeny, IA (NOW HIRING)

Description

The Project Manager II is responsible for providing direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of the project, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization. They will gather requirements, plan and schedule activities, and hold team members accountable to their tasks, and work independently with little oversight. 

Roles and Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Manage projects from concept creation through implementation. Facilitate the project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, detailed tasks and resource requirements. 
• Manage user expectations and work collaboratively across the enterprise.
• Accountable for leading multiple projects and work streams, and for delivering projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Successfully plan, manage, coordinate, implement and deliver project solutions that meet business requirements. 
• Manage project teams and outside vendors to ensure successful delivery of project services and deliverables.  
• Consult with and collaborate with PMO Director, Sales Team, Engineers, Senior Leadership Team, Service Coordinators, Project Sponsors, and others to create and execute overall project plan.
• Lead and coordinate daily operations of project teams, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines. 
• Mitigate and manage escalated project issues and risks. 
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others as needed to solicit cooperation and resolve problems. 
• Evaluate proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements, prepare and review operational reports and project progress reports. 
• Expertly establish and manage project cost baseline, risk register, issue log, stakeholder registry, change control log, and other project artifacts.  
• Execute, monitor, and control project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. 
• Work with Sales Teams to promote project management and develop new opportunities for the PMO.
• Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Identify opportunities for project cost efficiencies and process improvements.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Meet annual billable hour goal, as defined by HBS. This number may change over time as the business evolves.

Requirements

How to qualify:

• 2+ years' experience as a project manager, project lead, or equivalent. 
• Experience eliciting project requirements, project planning, and managing stakeholders. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management Degree or equivalent experience. 
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment. 
• Ability to communicate with customers, fellow team members and stakeholders. 
• Maintain an outcome focused mindset 
• Have strong prioritization skills 
• Always be a team player 
• Carry a professional attitude and respectful demeanor 

Why HBS?

Heartland Business Systems is one of THE LARGEST technology VARs or Value-Added Resellers in the Midwest. Anything that happens with computers - we do it! We PRIDE ourselves on our Core Values of: 

Performance - HBS is driven to achieve exceptional results in all aspects of our business.

Respect - HBS Team Members demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism when dealing with all internal and external contacts.

Innovation - HBS is passionate to serve our internal and external customers with innovative solutions to enhance their success.

Development - HBS is committed to developing ourselves and each other in ways that support and improve the performance of ourselves and our business.

Excellence - HBS takes great pride in all we do and strive for excellence always.

What you can expect from HBS:

• Competitive Compensation Package (May include but not limited to: Bonus, Incentive, Commission, Fair Wage, Retirement Plans, Benefits with HSA Compatible Plans) 
• Growth Opportunities 
• Community Involvement  
• Personal Development 
• Employee and Family Celebrations 
• Green Initiatives 
• Personal Time Off 
• Work Life Balance 
• Recognition and Awards 

Day in and day out, you will be a part of a collaborative, innovative and award-winning team that will make you a better professional. Choose HBS today! 

Heartland Business Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans.