Position: Project Manager
Company: Ontogeny
Experience required: 1y
English level: upper

Successful candidates will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget and will directly hire new talent (DAs and Junior DAs) as needed to fulfill client needs. Project Managers must rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish client goals and therefore should possess a wide degree of creativity

Responsibilities:

Communicate directly with clients via chat and Zoom meetings
Coordinate with internal team members and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive Project Plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
Requirements:

Proven communication and problem solving skills
Excellent client-facing and internal teamwork skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Strong working knowledge of Google Docs and the ability to learn new software programs as needed
Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience