Job description

We are seeking Project Managers to join our growing contractor pool.
This position is temporary (contract) with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed; work can be done remotely with personal equipment and software.
In This Contract Role You Will:

• Oversee design, development, and production of projects to ensure client specifications and deadlines are met
• Adhere to project management standards and best practices, while maintaining a reasonable amount of flexibility for the way the client needs Ardent to work
• Develop detailed project plan(s) to monitor and track progress
• Provide project support to participating internal and external talent
• Interface with interdepartmental members as it relates to each project
• Look for opportunities to continuously improve the tools we use, the processes we follow and how we communicate at Ardent
• Develop, maintain, and monitor progress reports, project plans, timelines and budgets with focus on attention to detail and client satisfaction — speaking up when deliverables are not in alignment with Ardent standards
• Work with departmental leadership to staff all project team members. Negotiate with other departmental leadership and Project/Program Managers when talent scheduling conflicts arise
• Develop purchase orders, track projects from purchase order through invoicing
• Ensure timely and efficient milestone handoffs internally and externally throughout project
• Provide proactive status updates to team members, management and clients. Hold internal and external status meetings. Document and communicate decisions and actions from each status meeting
• Obtain client feedback and work through edits and revisions
• Work closely and take direction from the Account Director who oversees and owns the accounts. Discuss any project changes that may affect scope, time, cost and or quality
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• When appropriate, start conversations with clients concerning additional Ardent offerings, passing along leads to Account Team
• Above all, monitor the health of the client relationship through proactive communication
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage budgets
• Professional and proactive work ethic
• High competence in project and stakeholder management
• Effective client communications, including difficult conversations
• Work creatively to manage project scope and changes by problem solving, identifying risks / issues and negotiating win-win solutions
• Demonstrated ability to launch new client engagements and projects
• Reporting on project success criteria / metrics, milestones, risks and issues – internally and with the client
• Comfortable embracing the unknown
• Self-starter and takes initiative
• Proven track record for successful delivery of projects and working cross-functionally with business and information systems/technology
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills with ability to influence and motivate project team members that report to other groups in the organization
• Experience with large interconnected systems and processes, including complex integrations between multiple third party and internal systems
• Ability to be flexible in diving into project detail when necessary, while keeping the overall picture in mind
• Demonstrated ability to be responsive with both verbal and written communication, while maintaining a strong sense of urgency

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field
• 5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager; instructor-led or web-based training development is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in the learning & development field strongly preferred
• Project management certification (PMP, CAMP) preferred
• Proficiency in SmartSheets or similar project management software tools
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

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