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Project Manager

JOB SUMMARYCovalent Solutions (Covalent) is seeking a mission driven, highly motivated and collaborative Project Managers who are truly excited about building great products for the New York City Department of Social Services. As a Project Manager, you will apply your project management skills to drive projects forward and efficiently meet project and business objectives. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a mission-driven organization.

This opportunity is full-time with Covalent and is on-site in Brooklyn, New York.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the client and program manager to define success metrics and criteria.
• Ensuring the program/project meets success parameters and business objectives stated in the project plan and charter.
• Providing transparency and communication on project status and risks to project stakeholders.
• Manage large scale projects to deliver quality software solutions to the client that meets requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification

Work Experience

• 4+ years of experience in overseeing large scaled, complex projects, comprised of a number of deliverables and/or number of phases.
• 4+ years of experience with acting as issuing entity regarding project status, meetings, reporting requirements, scope changes.
• 4+ years of experience with management of timeline making sure that the tasks are performed as per scheduled date as per project plan.
• 4+ years of experience in business analysis and project management techniques, SCRUM and Agile Development Methodologies and Sprint Delivery.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism:

• Sharp eye for detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and in different phases of work at the same time. Flexibility and adaptability to perform in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Context-switching does not bother you.
• Effectively collaborates and influences people at all levels in the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and drive resolution.
• Focused on results, proactive, service oriented.
• Can focus on both high level and detail level, knowing which is appropriate for the situation.
• Ability to self-direct and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to take in a lot of disparate information and find common themes, recommend clear paths forward and iterate.
• Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
• Show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Naturally curious about things you don't understand and actively look for opportunities to grow and learn from those around you.

Communication:

• Actively participate in meetings and be willing to advocate for what you believe in. Provide thoughtful, constructive review of others work, knowing that everyone is working towards the same objective.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills. You can always articulate the why behind your solutions.
• Listen to others, correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately.
• Ask questions to clarify, and exhibit interest in having two-way communication.
• Tailor tone, style and format to match the audience.
• Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Speak intelligently about a wide variety of topics but know when to say, I don't know.

Teamwork:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Place team agenda before personal agenda.
• Support and act in accordance with the final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect your own position.
• Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Accountability:

• Take ownership of all responsibilities and honor commitments.
• Deliver outputs for which you have responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
• Operate in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Take personal responsibility for your own shortcomings, where applicable.

Company Description

Covalent Solutions is a team of highly skilled and motivated individuals helping our customers accomplish their mission.