Program Manager Job at TekWissen ®, Cedar Rapids, IA

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  • TekWissen ®
  • Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description

Position: Program Manager

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Pay Rate: $40.00-$40.00/Hourly

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a Hightech industrial company engaged in energy, healthcare, and transportation. It operates in five segments: Power, Renewable Energy, Aviation, Healthcare, and Capital. The company offers products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, and oil and gas production equipment to medical imaging, financing, and industrial products.

Job Description:

  • Assist Program Manager in managing all aspects of the business relationship with assigned railroad customer(s).
  • The individual will assist the Program Manager in overseeing system and software project activities (in conjunction with the technical staff) for assigned customers associated with the definition, development, field test and implementation of Client’s Train Control products.
  • The individual will be responsible for assisting the Program Manager in managing and communicating project plans, status, financial management, scheduling and invoicing.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Project control fundamentals assisting in: monitoring, anticipating potential problems, identifying project conflicts, taking corrective action, resolving issues, risk management, schedule and budget, and project reporting.
  • Project communication fundamentals: speaking, writing, presenting, identifying and managing expectations, managing relationships at all levels.
  • Prepare and manage to a Master Project Schedule, obtain concurrence of all participating organizations including identification of work and organizational breakdown structures, requirements creation and management, milestone payment schedule, risk and communication management plans.
  • Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Project and PowerPoint.
  • Assist in creating the project Software Development Plan (SDP) by working closely with the PM to ensure resources are allocated properly to meet schedule requirements.
  • Allocate and track funds for projects on a recurring basis to the performing organizations.
  • Track and manage project and labor costs.
  • Provide weekly status reports.
  • Assist in identifying and managing potential issues and risks.
  • Assist in efforts to resolve all business issues.

Qualifications:

  • Ideal candidate will possess 3-7 plus years’ experience in systems / software program management with preference in the rail / transit industry.
  • College BS/BA degree required with preference given to engineering or software fields, or those with extensive business management experience.
  • Candidates with PMP certification, or commensurate professional certification preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous, process-driven improvement.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely, tailored to audience.
  • Self-motivated with proven ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • Ability to develop high level of credibility and strong positive relationships with customers, subordinates, peers, and management.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Shift work,

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