Job Description

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Project/Program Manager to join our team in Peoria, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc., or any other non-IT based project.
• Coordinate projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities.
• Facilitate the operations of an Agile framework with 3-4 teams while embracing the principles of the framework and the Agile mindset.

• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate employees’ work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Support both Waterfall & Agile project management methodology projects.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate Agile events.
• Foster an environment of self-organization, high visibility, ownership, and continuous improvement with the team.
• Work with the product owner/service request manager and stakeholders to ensure value is always being generated by the team's work.
• Remove blockers and impediments to the team’s progress and help the team to capture and aggregate data useful to the team's

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field with 2-4 years’ experience.
• Scrum Master Certification or PMP certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Possess extensive knowledge of project management software (Primavera or MS Project), MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Proficient typing speed.
• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills and ability to influence others without having authority.
• Abiity to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com