Project Manager
Genesis10 is currently looking for a Project Manager with Salesforce and Workday FIN, experience for an Insurance client in Minnetonka, MN. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire role. Schedule: Must be able to go on-site 4-5 days a week. Compensation: $65 - $68.00 per hour W2, depending on skill and experience level. Experience in Workday FIN, Salesforce experience, and ability to lead projects with limited supervision Summary: This role will be managing marketing projects, many of which are with external vendors. Would like to see vendor project management, and the ability to coach/train and mentor the marketing team on project management best practices, and an Agile mindset. This is a combination of IT and Business. The Project Manager is responsible for providing project leadership, management, and Agile methodologies for project functions in the Corporate and Marketing business channels. This role will report to and collaborate with the PMO Manager, or equivalent, for the Marketing and Corporate IS Lines of Business, and will adhere to standards and practices for PMO functions. The Senior Project Manager will comply with standards set at the Enterprise PMO, or ORI, or equivalent. The successful candidate for this position must have the ability to weigh the effects of risk, time, cost, and function to strike a balance for appropriate decision-making. This position requires prior project management training, experience, and implementation of problem-solving skills in the candidate's most recent employment to show current and working knowledge of such skills. Key Responsibilities: Report on the status of new or existing projects; forecast resource capacity; formulate and define project scope and objectives; and maintain and create project roadmaps in accordance with industry best practices. Lead medium- and large-sized project meetings and events; create, update and validate project data and report the data to management and peers; create and maintain project records; lead others in the ongoing completion of their work according to best practice. Proactively identify and recommend corrective action for projects at risk of missing delivery objectives. Create a communication plan, and regularly communicate to approved plans or upcoming actions that need to be taken by the business and/or IT. Ensure proper project artifacts are completed by the team, including but not limited to system documentation, items required for SOX, ORI project reporting, or simliar regulations or internal processes. Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating favorable outcomes Experience managing projects in waterfall and agile environments Other duties as assigned or required. EXPERTISE: Competent to manage most phases of medium- and large-sized projects; maintains focus on the business implications of the success or failure of the assigned portfolio. Knowledgeable about the major disciplines and phases of project management. TECHNICAL SKILLS: Project Management Methodologies: Knowledge of various project management methodologies, frameworks, and how documentation and artifacts are captured. This includes understanding workflows and process design. Technical Expertise: A broad general knowledge of computing systems, hardware, software, networking, and information security concepts is helpful. Continual learning and expertise are required to ensure a broad and up-to-date knowledge of management and information systems concepts and solutions. Project Planning and Execution: Skills in gathering, defining, and prioritizing project requirements, funding, and risks. Recommending action steps to project team members to achieve the goals and objectives of the project, and when issues aren't readily resolved escalation to IT leadership. Track project updates (milestone/date summary of tasks, risks, issues) weekly in OneNote for LOB meetings. Time and Cost Estimation: Developing time and cost estimates utilizing both detailed and milestone project plans. Ensure project team members are tracking their time in Project Online or relevant systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, Microsoft Project, Project on Line, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Excel and Smartsheet, or equivalent toolsets as they become available. Typically has 3-7 years of relevant technical and business work experience. Experience with Salesforce and Workday Qualifications: Communication and Interpersonal skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working in a fast paced, matrixed environment. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. At a minimum, the ability to work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Consistent attendance is required, which may include attendance at after-hour Company events. Ability to accept supervision, and accept/incorporate feedback. Ability to foster, develop and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships. Must be able to get along with others, i.e., peers, supervisors, outside customers, and vendors. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone, video conferences and in person. Must be a personable, positive, and professional representative of the company. Ability to work overtime as requested and approved by supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Experience in Salesforce, Workday, ADP (or similar systems), claims, legal projects. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year—in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: • Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years. • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) • Medical, Dental, Vision • Health Savings Account • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) • Voluntary Term Life Insurance • 401K • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) • Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) • Remote opportunities available For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at www.genesis10.com Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. INDGEN10 DIG10-MN
