The Project Manager II manages projects from inception through project close-out. The Project Manager leads teams of people to ensure project(s) are delivered on schedule and within budget, while satisfying agreed-upon customer requirements and specifications within the scope of the project. The Project Manager effectively applies formal company-approved project management methodology to accomplish the goals of the project. Be responsible for the appropriateness, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of the project; manage the production of project estimates, develop the project plan and schedule, establish measures and milestones, and track ongoing progress, while proactively managing risks, issues, scope and human resources through the project life-cycle. Be a team player that effectively manages concurrent projects and delivers timely, accurate, and quality results. Essential Functions: * Plan, direct, coordinate and report project management activities in accordance with the Project Management Office policies and standards * Contribute to the development of, and ensure adherence to, company adopted project management methods * Responsible for overseeing multiple projects ensuring timely deliverables within budgetary constraints * Responsible for project outcomes through effective project planning, task definition, scope management, resource allocation and negotiation, risk mitigation, cost management, and stakeholder communication * Assemble project team, assign individual responsibilities, identified appropriate project resources, and provide guidance and direction to project team members * Manage the overall project plan(s) * Prepare and present project plans and status reports to organizational leadership, project teams, and client / customer groups * Define, collect, and analyze metrics to ensure projects are on target * Proactively recommend courses of action to maintain cost effectiveness Minimum Job Qualifications and Technical Competencies: * Certificate in Project Management is preferred * Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus * Minimum three years of progressive project management experience to include managing multiple projects concurrently * Familiarity with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Guide and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) * Gained experience in leading multi-disciplinary, high performance work teams * Demonstrated ability to identify problems, mediate issues, develop solutions and implement a course of action * Strong interperonsal and communication skills; oral and written with a customer service orientation * Familiarity with automated project management software tools * Demonstrated success at meeting project budget, timelines, and requirement targets and managing variances * Functional competencies include Budgeting, Change Management, Client Management, Methodology Approach, and Business Life Cycle Mission / Vision / Strategy, Project Planning and Organization, and Risk Management Skills and Knowledge: * Thorough understanding of the project life-cycle * Ability to project milestones / deliverable delays and critical resource allocation issues from the work breakdown schedule * Skilled in the identification, assessment, and contingency planning for risk factors * Presentation experience to all levels of management * Exceptionally strong leadership skills * Demonstarted experience working with business sponsors and partners to identify and implement solutions * Proven ability to motivate teams to achieve defined deliverables and be able to work effectiverly with clients