Project Manager - Non-It

Req#: 129867-1

Role: Project Manager Non-Tech 2

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 Months

Summary: The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research, and development, financial systems, product roll-out, etc., or any other non-IT-based project.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

· Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.

· Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

· Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Skills:

· Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.

· Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

· Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

· Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

· Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, etc.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

Certification: PMI or PMP preferred.

Top 3 must-have hard skills:

· Experience with MSFT Office, presentations, teams, ppt expert, excel knowledge (2-4 years)

· PM management experience, plus if they have a passion for learning and dev and customer experience (2-4 years)

· Experience in a collab setting working in stakeholder management experience, self-starter (2-4 years)

Best vs. Average – Self-driven, passionate about customer experience, skilled and knowledgeable in pm and change management.

What makes this role interesting? – Brand new team/org that was just launched in MSFT, the opportunity to focus on end-to-end customer experience, good team culture

Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm – 10% meetings, 60% heads down PM work and sending out recaps, 30% team collab work meetings and calls work with culture pm and development PM.

Interaction level with sponsor/team – moderate/high

Chance for an extension later? - Yes

Expected working hours – 40 hrs. mon-fri, no OT.