• Accountable for the project management process and project management deliverables, for all assigned projects from initiation through closure. Projects will include in-house development and implementation of third-party vendor products.
• Assigned projects will vary in size and complexity, resulting in the need to manage multiple projects in varying phases at any given point in time.
• Define project scope, budget, timelines, and milestones that support the business goal while working collaboratively with business partners. Accountable for managing assigned projects within scope, schedule, and budget. 
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resources plans, and status reports. 
• Plan, track and manage project schedules, tasks, and actions adhering to FPI project management methodology by ensuring that recognized project management processes, discipline and controls are consistently applied to projects.
• Promote and contribute to the FPI project management and delivery methodologies, standards, and tools
• Gain recognition as a trusted advisor/leader with customers (associations)
• Plan and coordinate kickoff meetings and other appropriate launch activities to support group understanding and objectives.

• Direct day-to-day activities of projects and staff in matrixed organization.

• Manage a project team that consists of a variety of resources assigned (i.e., subject matter experts, business analyst, IT resources etc.) across all impacted stakeholder groups in a matrix environment. 

• Manage all communication with key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor and Business Product Manager, and ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status promptly.

• Identify and investigate all project dependencies and risks, ensuring effective mitigation and contingency plans are in place, escalating where needed.

  Document, track, measure, and report progress in achieving stated goals and ensuring quality results.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• • Organize and lead check-point meetings providing regular project status updates.
  • Control change to project scope using accepted change processes and documentation.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to other Project Managers.
  • Develops an understanding of the technical and business aspects of the project to effectively manage it and resources.
  • Negotiate and issue additional project documentation as agreed to by the Project Sponsor with input from involved Stakeholders. 

OTHER DUTIES:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a full listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.