Project Manager Support

Project Manager Support

Hybrid

Expect 4 days per week onsite, and one hybrid during onboarding/training (~2 months). 3 days onsite will be the ongoing expectation.

About the Job

Duration: Long-term renewable contract

Location: Columbus, OH

Pay rate: Hourly

Job ID: 5127 This is a full-time W2 position with no subcontracting or C2C.

Overview:

Initially, this role will provide major support to the Organizational Change Management workstream by completing a detailed Change Impact Analysis for 180+ processes, for which a framework is already in place. This role would also actively support the Change Network by preparing materials and communications, tracking sentiment and awareness about the project, and implementing measures to positively impact survey results.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Jira plan maintenance, Jira hygiene, ticket updates, setting and managing dependencies (e.g. blockers), and GRID resolution.

Supports Workstream lead to complete capacity planning and work prioritization using established, Workstream-specific processes.

Drives cross-Workstream alignment to unblock issues and drive progress forward.

Responsible for Workstream adherence with project governance standards and processes.

Supports the Initiative Management Office (IMO) with integrated project plan requests and inputs.

Leverages Jira to manage day-to-day Workstream delivery.

Works with the Workstream Lead to develop and manage Workstream-level status reporting.

Responsible for the Change Request (CR) preparation and presentation for approval by Leadership.

Tracks progress against Workstream milestones and tasks, and escalates if the Workstream progress is off-track.

Actively brings together cross-initiative stakeholders for alignment on priorities (GRIDs, change requests) and key dependencies to support the project.

Document dependencies in a consistent manner promoting transparency and awareness across all dependent Workstreams.

Escalates issues with Cross-Workstream dependencies to the Workstream Lead and Program Manager.

Drives GRID (Gaps / Risks / Issues / Decisions) process (e.g., the raising and/or driving toward GRID resolution), facilitates escalation of critical Wokstream-level risks and issues, and changes/defects, which require program-level coordination.

Coordinates meetings ensuring availability of rooms, participants, equipment and resources as needed for initiative activities. Coordinate with Sub-Product Owners and Workstream Leads to mitigate conflicting meetings and activities.

Regularly meets with Workstream Lead and Program Manager to enable communication and collaboration cross-functionally. Qualifications:

Minimum Associates degree in business, finance, marketing or related field.

7+ years experience working in professional environment.

7-10 years Project Management Office experience.

Proven proficiency in Atlassian Suite of tools for project management, specifically Jira and Confluence.

Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task while working with multiple stakeholders.

Experience working in an Agile environment.

Proficiency with MS Office tools: PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to move projects forward.

Demonstrated ability to discern the importance and urgency of topics raised and escalate issues as needed.

Demonstrable ability to communicate professionally via email, phone, and in person.

Experience in planning and executing large organizational change.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Experience managing a timeline/program plan in Jira.

Demonstrated experience creating professional communications, reporting, and status updates for executive stakeholders (email, PowerPoint, Confluence, Excel, etc.)

Excellent attention to detail. Preferred:

Management Certification (e.g. PMP).

Experience maintaining project plans using MS Project.

Agile/Scrum certification (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster - CSM or PMI-ACP)

Strong analytical skills

Ability to manage competing priorities About our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance Group

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

401 (K)