Position: Project Manager & Business Analyst
Location: Building 1, CO Lone Tree, 9800 Schwab Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Work Setting: Onsite 4 days a week; Fridays remote
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $76.64/hr (Paid weekly)
Start Date: December 30
Contract: Initial 10-month contract-to-hire
Conversion/Extension: Based on performance, attendance, and business needs
Benefits: Access to health, dental, and vision benefits
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager & Business Analyst to lead process optimization, technology enablement, and project delivery initiatives within our Corporate Vendor Management (CVM) team. This role demands strong leadership, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex projects while acting as a bridge between technical and business teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership
- Define project scope, develop plans, and execute end-to-end project management using best practices.
- Navigate organizational structures to influence decisions and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Oversee deliverables, timelines, risk management, and resource allocation throughout project phases.
- Prepare detailed project documentation, including schedules and team responsibilities.
Business Analysis
- Gather business requirements via stakeholder interviews, process reviews, and system analysis (e.g., user stories, process flows, use cases).
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify and implement system/process improvements.
- Support user acceptance testing by coordinating issue resolution and analysis.
- Act as a liaison between business and technology teams for seamless system changes.
Process Optimization & Technology Enablement
- Identify and execute automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Develop deep expertise in CVM applications and business processes to assess the impact of system changes.
- Provide innovative technical solutions to address business challenges and optimize workflows.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- PMP or Scrum Master Certification highly desirable.
- 11+ years in project management, business analysis, or a similar role.
- 3-5+ years managing projects across various disciplines in a matrix-managed environment.
- Technical expertise in systems development and formal methodologies.
- Background in financial services or vendor management is a plus.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Advanced facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications and solutions.
- Proficiency in creating executive-level presentations using PowerPoint.
