Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager
Company: Tech Guru – IT for Accounting Firms
Location: Remote

Job Mission:
As a Project Manager, your mission is to drive the successful execution of our projects, ensuring that we deliver results that exceed client expectations. By serving as the primary point of contact for our clients, leading project planning and implementation, and effectively managing project scope, schedule, and budget, you will play a crucial role in our mission to provide best-in-class service and drive client success. Your dedication to excellence, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement will enable us to achieve our shared goals of delivering innovative solutions and creating lasting impact for our clients.

Key Role Objectives:
Client Communication and Relationship Management:
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication and providing updates on project status, milestones, and deliverables.
• Foster strong client relationships by understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Planning and Implementation:
• Lead the development of comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, goals, tasks, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate project kick-off meetings, ensuring alignment among team members and stakeholders on project objectives and expectations.
• Implement project plans, assigning tasks to team members, setting deadlines, and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Scope Management and Change Control:
• Define and manage project scope, proactively identifying and addressing scope creep or changes in project requirements.
• Assess change requests, evaluate their impact on project scope, schedule, and budget, and implement appropriate change control processes.
Schedule and Budget Management:
• Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking progress against milestones and adjusting timelines as needed to ensure project objectives are met.
• Manage project budget and resources effectively, monitoring expenditures, forecasting costs, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
• Assemble and coordinate project teams, providing leadership, guidance, and support to team members to ensure they have the resources and direction needed to succeed.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Risk Management and Issue Resolution:
• Identify and assess project risks, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize impact on project success.
• Proactively address project issues and roadblocks, facilitating resolution and implementing corrective actions as necessary to keep projects on track.
Quality Assurance and Deliverable Management:
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of project deliverables, conducting regular reviews and quality checks to ensure they meet client requirements and project standards.
• Coordinate client reviews and approvals of deliverables, incorporating feedback and making revisions as needed to achieve client satisfaction.
Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant documentation.
• Generate project reports and metrics to track project progress, analyze performance, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement and Best Practices:
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project management efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay current on industry trends, project management methodologies, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

About You:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the technology industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing projects from initiation to completion, with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget.
• Experience creating or being involved in the Scope of Work process, including defining project scope, goals, tasks, and resource requirements.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management, with the ability to develop and manage project budgets effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of and experience with change management methodologies, with the ability to facilitate organizational change and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Familiarity with security and data privacy regulations and standards, with the ability to ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
• Ability to analyze project data and create reports for stakeholders, providing insights into project performance and informing decision-making.
• Experience with resource allocation and vendor management, including selecting and managing third-party vendors and subcontractors.
• Ability to motivate and mentor team members to achieve project goals, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Skills and Abilities:
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve project objectives.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management software tools, such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Monday, for project planning, scheduling, and tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to ensure the quality and integrity of project deliverables.
• Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, managing changing priorities and project requirements effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a willingness to stay current on industry trends, project management methodologies, and emerging technologies.
About Tech Guru:
• Founded in 2004, Tech Guru exists to help people live their best lives by leveraging cutting-edge technology
• Today we focus on IT for accounting firms, serving firms all across the United States and Canada
• We aim to be the IT support for 1,000+ CPA firms by 2033
• We have a global team of dedicated, caring, and smart people
Tech Guru’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Tech Guru believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive.
How to apply:
We welcome passionate candidates to submit their CV, cover letter, and an introductory video to Click to view, allowing us to gain a better understanding of who you are. Please touch on these points:
• Please introduce yourself and share a little bit about yourself and your background
• What appeals to you about this role and our company?
• How have your past experiences set you up for success in this function?
• Anything else you’d like us to know!