What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Cook Systems?
About Cook Systems
For over 30 years, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.
Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.
Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves developing project plans, communicating with stakeholders, and providing leadership to project teams.
Responsibilities
Benefits At Cook Systems
We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following their hire date, including:
We have been building technology careers and client partnerships for more than three decades, and we continue to evolve with the industry. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your capabilities, and be part of what comes next in technology, we’d like to hear from you.
For over 30 years, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.
Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.
Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves developing project plans, communicating with stakeholders, and providing leadership to project teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage the entire project lifecycle from definition through implementation.
- Ensure projects meet agreed-upon scope, cost, schedule, and quality measures.
- Develop project plans and drive project milestones.
- Establish effective communication plans with project team and key stakeholders.
- Provide day-to-day direction to project resources.
- Ensure effective change management occurs throughout the course of the project.
- Prepare documentation, status reports, and budgets.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in project planning, judgment, and decision-making.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Specialized knowledge of MS Project, Visio, Excel, and Word.
- PMP and Six Sigma Certification.
- Experience in second line risk management.
Benefits At Cook Systems
We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following their hire date, including:
- Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA options through Navia
- Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life
- 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, with eligibility after six months
We have been building technology careers and client partnerships for more than three decades, and we continue to evolve with the industry. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your capabilities, and be part of what comes next in technology, we’d like to hear from you.