Project Manager

Brief DescriptionPosition Type: Contract-to-hire (starting with 12-month contract term)Pay: $65-$74/hr (DOE) + LaunchCode BenefitsLocation: Hybrid (3 days onsite) - St. Louis, MOYears of Experience Required: 5+Hiring Timeline: ImmediateCompany: The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies.Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. We are unable to consider candidates for this role who have a current or future work sponsorship need (this includes those holding extended OPT Visas).Drives successful outcomes for mid-size (< $1M) and small projects by expertly managing project teams. Specializes in comprehensive project lifecycle management and methodology, from scoping and planning to execution, analysis, and tracking. Adept at change management, team facilitation, risk mitigation, and delivering clear stakeholder communications and reporting. This role works closely with a senior project manager, department leaders, and department staff. Follows project management leading practices consistent with PMI and PMBOK standards.Responsibilities:Lead Project Execution & Team Performance: You'll be the driving force behind project success, expertly managing deliverables from assigned resources and ensuring the team stays on track to meet and exceed project goals. Project Planning & Scoping: Take charge of developing comprehensive project plans from the ground up. This includes creating detailed work breakdown structures, defining realistic timelines and dependencies, and establishing clear milestones. You will perform tasks related to project scoping, planning, execution, resource allocations, time approval, change management, stakeholder management, meeting facilitation, and manage daily team task assignments using project management methodologies like agile or waterfall. Develop and maintain project-related documents: Be responsible for crafting project documentation, including a project charter, project plan, go-no-go and RAID documents, setting the stage for smooth project initiation and progress with clear objectives. Proactive Risk Management & Performance Monitoring: Maintain a vigilant eye on project progress. You'll continuously track and analyze task completion, identify potential risks and issues, develop effective mitigation strategies, and make necessary schedule adjustments with approval to keep projects moving efficiently. Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Excellence: Keep all stakeholders well-informed and engaged. You'll be responsible for completing thorough project reports and dashboard documents, providing transparent updates on project status, progress, and any critical insights to inform decision-making. Minimum Requirements:EducationBachelor's Degree Business/MIS/related Experience5 years PM experience Supervisor Experience2+ Years Preferred Requirements:EducationMaster’s Degree Business/ MIS/ or related ExperienceHigher education, IT project experience 5-8 years PM experience in application development and/ or implementation Supervisor Experience5+ Years Licenses & CertificationsPMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:Deep understanding of how technology and processes support institutional mission and operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines. Thrives in fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environments. Capable of working independently while knowing when to engage leadership. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong customer service orientation with proven ability to coordinate across departments. Skilled in presenting complex information clearly. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Supervisory skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and build an effective project team. Proven team-building skills with both technical and non-technical staff. Advanced technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Strong troubleshooting skills for complex technological issues. Exceptional research skills and resourcefulness. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning and scheduling capabilities. Maintains professional integrity and strict confidentiality in all matters. Service Excellence:Establishes and maintains effective relationships with faculty, staff, and colleagues Supports the mission of the university and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the university’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork Ensures that technology and processes uphold the standards and mission of the organization