SAS Project Manager

Location : Remote - Raleigh, NC location preferred, but flexible on location for the right candidate.Duration : 6 Months +Possible ExtTitle : Project ManagerWe have a consulting opportunity for a SAS Senior Project Manager for state clients. The technical requirements for this position are below. The job is 100% remote; the duration is 6 months with a possibility of extension. Background clearance and onboarding may be required for the assigned project. PMP certification required. Please make sure that any proposed candidate has met the requirements.Summary:This role will be responsible for all aspects of project management: the direction, planning and budgeting, coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of specific projects while ensuring consistency with SAS’ overall strategy, commitments, and goals.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:· Project Management Professional, known as PMP, certification is required.· MS Project experience is preferred.· Jira or the like· Experience with Project documentation (Charters, RACI, Design docs, etc)· Excellent facilitation skills, including meeting content/agenda and proactive/creative management of issues.· Very good domain and industry expertise as well as an understanding of SAS internal processes and organization.· Very good problem-solving, organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.· Ability to work independently and with a team.· Travel as business requirements as required by management discretion.Preferences:· Raleigh, NC location preferred, but flexible on location for the right candidate.Education & Experience:· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Accounting or related field.· A minimum of 7 years of customer project management experience.Anam Chaudhry847-201-6116achaudhry@pksi.com