Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Acumen is one of the nation's leading fiscal agents offering a portfolio of innovative financial management services backed by superior customer service. Our passion is to help people lead independent lives through exceptional participant-directed programs. Acumen is a great place to work. Our employees make a positive difference in our client's lives by what they do. Among many benefits to working here, we offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and incentive bonuses to those who qualify.

OVERVIEW AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Project Manager I is responsible for planning and overseeing projects for the technical systems, software, and hardware solutions for Acumen. The Project Manager will develop project plans and ensure projects are completed on time and meet internal and external contractual expectations. In addition, the Project Manager will be the subject matter expert of all technical systems and will communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Responsible for the execution, delivery, communication, and quality of assigned projects and implementations for both internal and external stakeholders
• Become an expert on Acumen and DCI (Direct Care Innovations) systems
• Assistance with testing and acceptance of software and solutions
• Manage internal technical projects via project management, business analysis, documentation, and training
• Coordinate internal resources to complete projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Performs other job-related duties as requested
• ALL Acumen employees will be vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act accordingly

Qualifications

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

• Project management, business analysis and associated tools
• Implementation planning and execution
• Proficient training skills for stakeholders of all knowledge and skill levels
• Workflow and process modeling
• Proficient with MS Office especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. MS Project experience a plus
• Proficient with Google for Business including Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Sites
• Proficient with GoTo Meeting and GoTo Training
• Proficient with Slack

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 3 years’ experience in software and IT related projects
• 1 -- 3 years’ experience in project management
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or technology related field
• Experience working with users defining current processes and mapping those to available solutions
• Ability to analyze and solve problems as well as document solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively, coordinate multiple duties simultaneously
• Experience using Project Management Software (MS Project/SmartSheet/JIRA)

Acumen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
(b) Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY