Assistant Director Project Management (Manager) - 00JAI

The Assistant Director (Manager level) works with all areas of the organization to plan complex projects, including preparing project plans providing for identification of resources, establishing reasonable deadlines, and outlining action steps to be taken. This individual will also direct the development and maintenance of project plans, evaluating and reporting on project progress and recommending process improvements when necessary. The Project Management Assistant Director directs and manages project staff in a matrix environment as well as acts as the primary liaison between the project sponsor, project team, advisory group, and the Project Management Office (PMO). He/she plans and prepares the project budget and management of expenditures in order to operate within the approved budget. Responsibilities Demonstrate an advanced understanding of project scope, scheduling, planning, time management, resource management, communication management, and cost management. Create, develop, and manage the project scope and schedule for complex projects. Plan and assign resources to associated tasks and deliverables as appropriate. Manage resources and tasks based on the project plan. Define what is necessary and be responsible for creating and maintaining project documentation (reporting, meeting minutes, etc.) for complex projects. Identify risks, costs, resources, and dependencies and plan strategies to address them. Align the project with firm and organizational strategy for complex projects. Take a leadership role; act as a facilitator and mentor. Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders; manage project stakeholder expectations; negotiate with and influence project sponsors on project-specific items. Explain difficult concepts and issues and persuade others to adopt a point of view; anticipate and communicate ramifications of decisions and issues to project stakeholders. To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent work experienceapproximately 8-10 years of experience in project management NY-New York