Project Manager (Remote)

Project Manager | NuAxis Innovations | United States

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Job Summary:

Experienced and proactive Project Manager to manage this high-impact initiative focused on designing, developing, and integrating a new species of information in ECOSphere. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams of biologists, data experts, technologists, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The primary responsibility will be to manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning and design to execution and delivery, ensuring that the new system meets the organization’s needs and drives advancements in species information management. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end project management of the species information development, including system design, build, integrations, and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with biologists, data experts, and technologists to define project objectives, scope, and requirements, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and priorities.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables, tracking progress and ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular project status meetings, document progress, discuss challenges, and identify solutions to keep the project on track.
• Manage project risks and issues, proactively identify potential roadblocks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with external vendors, contractors, and partners, oversee their work, ensure quality deliverables, and manage relationships.
• Collaborate with the data team to design and implement data migration strategies, and ensure seamless integration and data integrity in the new system.
• Develop and implement change management plans, ensuring smooth user adoption and transition to the new system, including user training and support.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices related to species information management and informatics and incorporate relevant advancements into the project.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management, preferably overseeing complex technology projects in a scientific or biological research environment.
• Strong understanding of species biology, taxonomy, and ecological concepts.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Familiarity with database management systems, data integration, and system design principles.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and familiarity with agile project management frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), or interest in learning.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams towards project goals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including scientists, technologists, and management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a strategic mindset and the ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Passion for biodiversity conservation and an understanding of the importance of species information management in scientific research and conservation efforts.

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We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them.  Learn More

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