Project Manager

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Project/Program Manager to join our team in ** Peoria, IL!** We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc., or any other non-IT based project.

• Coordinate projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities.

• Facilitate the operations of an Agile framework with 3-4 teams while embracing the principles of the framework and the Agile mindset.

• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.

• Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate employees’ work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

• Support both Waterfall & Agile project management methodology projects.

• Plan, schedule, and facilitate Agile events.

• Foster an environment of self-organization, high visibility, ownership, and continuous improvement with the team.

• Work with the product owner/service request manager and stakeholders to ensure value is always being generated by the team's work.

• Remove blockers and impediments to the team’s progress and help the team to capture and aggregate data useful to the team's

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field with 2-4 years’ experience.
• Scrum Master Certification or PMP certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Possess extensive knowledge of project management software (Primavera or MS Project), MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Proficient typing speed.
• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills and ability to influence others without having authority.
• Abiity to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com