Project Manager responsible for independently leading large, moderate- to high-risk projects with budgets up to $10M.Focus areas: IT, International Operations, Finance, Legal/GovernanceProject duration: 6-15 monthsTeam size: up to 30 members* Deep understanding of project management methodologies and tools* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; especially effective building constructive relationships across all levels of the company, with partner organizations and clients* Takes pride in ability to quickly learn unfamiliar business or technical concepts* Able to leverage best practices, yet comfortable adjusting and modifying for unique situations and client/sponsor preferences* Demonstrates positive, proactive attitude toward change; coordinates people change management activities for projects* Maintains enthusiasm and focus when facing setbacks or resistance; creates a motivating environment for team and clients based on trust and transparency* Sets realistic customer expectations for delivery; clearly articulates project roles and assignments* Anticipates project-specific risks throughout delivery; proactively initiates corrective measures or mitigation, as necessary* Understands and communicates the impact of scope changes on timelines and budgets* Experience managing vendor relationships and vendor delivery as part of overall project delivery* Proactively manages resources and assignments to meet project timelines* Accountable for project financials, monitoring budget and reporting overall progress to plan* Adapts approach to reflect lessons learned from past projects and experiences* Prepares and presents project status reports to senior-level audiences, clients and sponsors