Project Manager
Location:
Remote- United States
Apply nowGeneral Description: The Project Portfolio Manager (PPM) defines the project management methodology, deliverables and processes for the organization. The PPM manages and oversees a group of projects within the enterprise portfolio.
Responsibilities:
· Define and manage the standard operating procedures for project management and associated deliverables.
· Evaluate and recommend project management tools and methodologies for the IT organization. Prioritize projects to align with business goals.
· Lead and manage multiple large, cross-functional projects teams within the project portfolio.
· Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management.
· Create detailed project plans that identify the activities needed to complete projects. Establish the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
· Review the project plan with those affected by the project activities. Revise the schedule as needed.
· Establish the goals and measures upon which the project will be evaluated.
· Manage project staff according to the established policies and practices of the organization.
· Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate.
· Document the project plan in a system of record. Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary. Ensure the successful completion of the project.
· Develop a communication schedule to update stakeholders.
· Review the quality of the work completed with the team to ensure that it meets the project standards.
· Write periodic status reports on the project for management.
· Track approve and report on all budgeted project expenditures. Ensure deliverables are on time, within budget and at required level of quality.
· Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
Cyber Security Job Responsibilities:
- Configure, develop, design, architect, implement, acquire, and operate systems in accordance with:
- USI Policies for the Information Security Program (PISP)
- USI Standards for the Information Security Program (SISP)
- Keep up to date with security updates and improvements to safeguard information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems.
- Protect systems against damage, changes, or illegal access by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
- Implement security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
- Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security and technical controls.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· 5+ years of related experience. BA/BS degree preferred.
· Strong analytical ability, communication skills, and work-ethic
· Ability to manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines under pressure
· Strong MS Office skills
· Professional Designation (PMI, PMP, Agile, Scrum) a plus
· Proven Project Management experience
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.
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