Project Manager I

Position Summary 

Effectual Project Manager I are members of the Project Management Office within Effectual Professional Services (PS) organization responsible for ensuring that customer-facing projects are delivered in-scope, on-time, and on-budget with customer satisfaction, while ensuring a positive experience for the delivery team. You are a "Brand Ambassador" and are expected to advocate for achieving our customer's defined outcomes through the delivery of our services, leading our Professional Services software development and cloud engineering teams.  

In this client-facing role, you'll work with traditional project management & Agile/Scrum practices to deliver solutions on time and within budget. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, PMO, you'll collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams to manage resources, track progress, and align with organizational goals and drives real value for our clients.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Project Planning and Execution 

• Assist with the planning and execution of projects, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines. 

Team Management 

• Provide direction and guidance to project teams, motivating them to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality results.  

• Assign tasks, assist in setting priorities, and foster a collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.  

• Administer the back-ends systems and process that allow the technical teams to focus on project delivery 

Risk Management 

• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project success and develop strategies to mitigate them.  

• Proactively monitor project risks throughout the project lifecycle, implementing contingency plans as needed to minimize disruptions.  

Client Relationship Management:  

• Serve as point of contact for clients, building and maintaining relationships through regular communication and collaboration.  

• Keep clients informed of project progress, address their concerns, and seek opportunities to add value to their business.  

Quality Assurance 

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client requirements.  

• Conduct regular reviews and administer corrective actions as necessary to maintain project quality and client satisfaction. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or similar field 

• 2-4 years experience as a Project Manager or similar role within a Professional Services organization 

• 1-3 years experience working with AWS Cloud 

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience 

• Experience JIRA and/or Confluence or other project management tools 

• PMI Certifications – PMP or CAPM preferred 

• Agile certifications – AGILE, CSM 

• AWS certifications (e.g.: Cloud Practitioner) 

Company Offered Benefits 

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs: 

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurances, 

• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances, 

• 401k with Company match 

• Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year) 

• Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year) 

• These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management’s discretion and may change at any time.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

The work is generally performed in an office environment.  Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, written communication.  Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

Salary Range for this position: $88,000-$112,000 

"Salary ranges provided are for informational purposes only and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's skills and alignment with the role requirements." 

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.