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Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
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Knowledge
Problem Solving
Discretion/Latitude
Impact
Liason
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Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.
Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application of concepts and principles.
Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices.
Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization.
Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories. Viewed as expert in field within the corporation.
Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity by following established policies and procedures.
Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.
Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.
Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness. Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions.
Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions.
Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.
Work is performed under general direction. Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
Works under consultative direction toward long range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Virtually self-supervisory.
Contributions are usually limited to task-related activities. Errors do not typically have a major effect on the organization.
Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.
Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources.
Decisions affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to the major objectives of the organization.
Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other personnel in the section or group.
Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.
Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.
Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
1+ years directly related experience with Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience and/or applicable industry certifications. Basic MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
3+ years directly related experience with Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience and/or applicable industry certifications. Intermediate MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
6+ years directly related experience with Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience and/or applicable industry certifications. Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel Skills.
10+ years directly related experience with Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience and/or applicable industry certifications. Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
15+ years directly related experience with Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience and/or applicable industry certifications. Advanced MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel skills.
Minimum education and years of experience requirements not to be used exclusive of other leveling factors. Substitution of additional relevant education and experience for stated qualifications may be considered.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: General office environment and use of computer equipment.