Strategic Project Manager

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Strategic Project Manager for a prominent client. This position is located in Madison, WI. Job Details Location: Madison, WI (100% Onsite) Payrate: $117/hr W2 Duration: 12 months contract – possible extension based on performance & budget. Seeking a Program Manager for construction of a Liquid Natural Gas Facility (Client). Program Manager responsibilities: Manage the development, construction and transition to operation of the Client facility utilizing the Client Program and Project Management methodology and processes. Lead the project team, risk management, coordinating with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor, Owner’s Engineer (OE), Engineer of Record (EOR), and other project stakeholders. Qualifications Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in project management, engineering, or related area Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Required Experience 10 years professional experience in program or project management managing large projects. Demonstrated experience managing Client projects. Responsibilities Understands and utilizes the Client project management methodologies and processes (based on PMI Standards) for project delivery to achieve scope, schedule and cost objectives while effectively managing risks that have the potential to affect project deliverables. Supports program and project governance reviews. Determines specific business needs and deliverables of a project, and utilizing project management tools, establishes and manages the costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and project deliverables required to complete the project and meet the expected project outcome. May be responsible for performing a cost/benefit analysis of the project and ensuring feasibility. Determines appropriate project resource and staffing skillsets, including determining the level of expertise needed to complete a project while assessing strategies that can be made to reduce the overall project risk factor. Manages applicable project contracts in conjunction with sourcing personnel. Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluates responses, participates in negotiations, interprets contract language, and handles finances. Ensures that the work is completed to specifications and is on schedule as specified in the contract. Responsible for development and execution of communication and stakeholder management plans related to projects, including the development and reporting of project status, risks and progress to stakeholders in an agreed to format, frequency, material content, and audience of the communications. Ensures training needs are met for project team members and users of project. Upon completion of projects, ensures operational teams are properly trained, work orders pertaining to the project are closed, all related finance charges are handled, team members are reassigned, documentation is in order, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs. Understands and utilizes organizational change management methodology within the context of project management. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management). Ability to work in a diverse work environment. Performs work under the direct supervision of a manager or director. #J-18808-Ljbffr