Project Manager/Project Co-Ordinator

Job Title: Project Manager/Co-Ordinator

Location: 1345 6th Ave, NYC, NY (Day 1 On-Site- Hybrid Module

Duration: 11+ Month Contract (Through EOY and then On-Going)

Interview Process: Video then F2F Interview

Project Overview:

• Implementation of data governance platform - Alation.
• ASAP timeline; plan to kick off with Alation within the next 3 weeks.

Size of implementation:

• 100+ users across different business units.
• Supporting all 25 verticals.
• Rolling out/Implementation Alation should be quick; ~2 months since it’s cloud-based; initial focus on core platform deployment, next phase will be building out use cases and customizations on the platform.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage Data Governance implementation project internally; they are planning to use Alation directly for the implementation. This PM will work closely with the vendor throughout the project life cycle.
• Organize project internally, manage tasks, deliverables, project scope etc.
• Once implemented continue to support use cases for the application and PM any ongoing deliverables for Data Engineering/BI.
• Initially 80%+ on data governance project; 20% on other things.
• Coordinate with other stakeholders on business teams and his team over time.
• Manage 20+ stakeholders internally; will work closely with Ken’s teams – data engineering and BI.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of Project Management experience.
• Previous experience Project Managing a full lifecycle system implementation – 9+ month scope.
• Industry experience – finance preferred; will also consider other highly regulated industries.

Preferred:

· Data governance systems implementation.

Selling Points – They have never had a traditional PM before; the client wants someone who can bring ideas and best practices to help Fortress build proper PM processes.

Project Manager - Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Identify project milestones and critical success factors.

Team Coordination:

• Assign tasks and responsibilities to project team members.
• Facilitate daily/weekly stand-up meetings and status updates.
• Monitor team performance and resolve resource conflicts.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders.
• Communicate project expectations, progress, and changes effectively.
• Manage stakeholder feedback and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and resolve project issues promptly.
• Maintain a risk and issue log throughout the project lifecycle.

Budget & Timeline Control:

• Monitor project budgets and ensure cost control.
• Track project timelines and ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to leadership.

Quality Assurance:

• Oversee application testing, user acceptance, and deployment.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Coordinate post-implementation reviews and lessons learned.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide clear and concise project updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure all project artifacts are archived for future reference.