Project Manager - (Kansas City, MO)

JOB OVERVIEW Initiate, plan, and executeprojects involving multiple groups, process and technology components. Align project requirements and deliverables with the strategic and tactical goals of the organization. Establish and nurture positive relationships with project sponsors, participants, stakeholders and customers. Measure and be accountable for the short- and longterm project results. Serve as a change and transformational agent for the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Own overall responsibility for the success of assigned projects. Understand the business needs of the customer. Define project objectives and deliverables to meet those needs. Identify assumptions and constraints that impact schedule, resources, costs, quality and risk. Define scope, schedule, budget and quality levels for the project. Identify, obtain and organize necessary project resources. Prepare and execute plans for quality, change control and communications. Prepare and gain approval on an overall Project Plan.