Project Manager - Western RegionTitle: Project Manager - Western Region
Location: US-California
Other Locations: US-Washington, US-Colorado, US-Arizona
Manatron, Inc., a Thomson Reuters company, is a leading provider of software solutions for local governments. We have over 40 years of innovative software and system development breakthroughs.
We design, develop, market and support a family of leading edge web-based and client-server application software products that support back-office processes and provides broader business processes via eGovernment and Internet features. We are a Microsoft Gold Partner for Software Products.
Position Summary: The Project Manager will define, scope and manage one or more projects of medium to large size/complexity and will work with senior project and other management to ensure technical and/or business objectives are achieved. Typical projects may include the entire lifecycle from requirements through to deployment or specific parts of the lifecycle of a larger project.
Team members in a Project Manager role are expected to display core competencies such as Project Delivery, Financial Management, Risk Management, and Estimating and Planning.
Major Responsibilities:
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Delivers projects within the constraints of scope, time and cost to agreed levels of quality, within the organization's project management framework.
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Defines, documents and manages smaller-scale projects with minimal supervision, working with multiple teams that may have differing priorities and working/cultural practices.
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Actively participates in all phases of the project or specific phases of larger projects. Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project
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Effectively manage project team conflicts, build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and commitment to make decisions
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Estimates costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful completion of each project to agreed scope and constraints.
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Prepares and maintains project plans and tracks activities against the plan.
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Implement effective communication plan and operating rhythm, including provision of regular and accurate reports.
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Monitors costs, timescales and resources used, and takes action where these deviate from agreed tolerances. Ensures that deliverables are implemented within these criteria.
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Manages change control gaining agreement for revisions from project stakeholders.
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Provides effective leadership to the project team ensuring members are motivated and developing their skills and experience. Identifies any problems with sponsorship
At Thomson Reuters, we deliver intelligent information quickly and efficiently, so professionals have knowledge to act. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and scientific, healthcare, and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.
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Bachelor degree in computer or business related field plus a minimum of three years software implementation experience
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Three years project management experience, preferably with certification
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SQL or Oracle database experience
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Advanced computer skills and data analysis
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Advanced Microsoft office including Project
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Intermediate report writing software experience preferably Crystal Reports
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Assessment or Government Tax experience or knowledge
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Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
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Extensive business travel is required with frequency determined at the supervisor's discretion
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May require extended work schedules, tight deadlines and conflicting priorities
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Must be able to work in a variety of social, cultural, legal, and political environments
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Sitting, eye sight, using hands/fingers, talking, hearing, occasionally lifting up to 25#
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Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the supervisor's discretion
At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 55,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.
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