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Associate Project Manager

RoomIt
Contract
On-site
Minnetonka, United States













  • Bachelor's degree, previous experience in a project manager or project administrative role preferred

  • Previous experience with virtual and global teams preferred.
     


  • Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and project management tools.

  • Travel industry knowledge preferred.


  • Strong attention to detail when tracking large amounts of detailed information

  • Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with excellent attention to detail.

  • Proven analytical & reporting skills

  • Proven skills in organizational direction, time management, goal setting and interpersonal relations.

  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences.

  • Good critical thinking skills.

  • Strong customer service orientation.

  • Self-motivated.

  • Ability to influence without direct authority.


  • Ability to analyze data from a variety of sources.

  • Ability to work both independently and as a team player.

  • Ability to manage projects – timelines, scope documents, executive level presentation and reports. 

  • Ability to work in a matrix environment, and gain cooperation from departments who do not directly report to PMO, but are needed for project success.

  • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to negotiate and influence others without direct authority.

  • Ability to plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels.

This position will be responsible for executing against a variety of key Hotel projects from initiation to closure in accordance with established company policies and contracted deliverables. Core project will be related to client OBT integrations, but other project coverage may be required.  Projects could be cross-functional and require global alignment requiring close collaboration with peers and business partners across Hotels and other business units.  Strong attention to detail imperative. 


 


Using appropriate project management tools, support the planning, coordination, management and controls for key projects and initiatives working with all relevant stakeholders, most notably OBT client integrations.

Ensure projects and deliverables are met on time, most notably accurate, timely and efficient implementations.  Maintain control in order to guarantee full completion of the project in the timeline agreed with the stakeholders or client.

Manage and facilitate successful collaboration between project team and various departments, mitigate communication gaps among the teams and stakeholders, provide direction and support as needed.

Manage all project-related activities and ensure that scope and approach are fully understood by all stakeholders.

Constantly monitor and communicate the progress of project delivery or implementation statuses and ensure timely and effective communication of project status in terms of cost, forecast, schedule and assessment of risks/issues to stakeholders and executives.

Lead conference calls and formally present project status updates or presentations.

Create meeting notes and define timelines to complete each task.

Collaborate with all functional areas to identify project needs, develop and manage performance metrics and ensure insure cooperation between functions.

Identify and escalate risks as appropriate

Ensure stakeholders understand methodologies used

Plan and think into the future, both for workload planning and improvements

Produce reports, interpret data and synthesize into executive summaries, assist in the identification of potential solutions through the use of analytical skills and business knowledge

Act as a liaison for interpreting data, answering questions, and resolving problems

Perform other duties as assigned.
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