Non-IT Project Manager

***The salary range for this position is $66.03 - $76.03 per hour.***

***Please note, that all applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.***

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Non-IT Project Manager on a contract basis to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc, or any other non-IT-based project. This role is 100% remote and candidates must be located in the Eastern Time Zone.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership and ongoing operational support for projects from ideation through execution.
  • Includes roadmap planning, milestone breakdown, resource management, facilitating design reviews, and driving collaboration within cross-functional teams
• Help teams improve their operational effectiveness by identifying and addressing issues with workflows or tooling, setting and measuring performance goals, and fostering a collaborative and creative community
• Facilitate meetings to drive progress against goals and objectives, and establish clear next steps and owners while resolving obstacles that impede progress
• Proactively assess risk, raise flags, and resolve issues before they become problems for the larger team
• Define and measure the impact of programs and initiatives qualitatively and quantitatively
• Coordinate projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals, and direct the integration of technical activities
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their 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
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates
• Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications

Must-Haves:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a program manager, digital producer, or project manager working on digital products
• 8+ years of relevant experience required
• Experience working on 0-to-1 products, executing design sprints with many stakeholders, supporting road mapping, prototyping, user research, and resource planning
• Track record of operating independently and with minimal oversight
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with lots of ambiguity
• Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills are necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, etc.
• Experience as a Producer or Program Manager at a mobile, Augmented reality (AR), or Virtual Reality (VR) game studio preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• PMI or PMP certification preferred

Hours & Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week. This role will be 100% remote and candidates must be located in the Eastern Time Zone.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
• Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
• New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)