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MCProHosting is the world's largest game server provider offering service to over 900,000 satisfied clients globally. We have been providing exceptional services since September 25, 2011 and we are continually looking forward!

MCProHosting is a rapidly growing, vibrant business. That growth is fueled by our belief that continually expanding and innovating are the key to the industry and success. We are always seeking talented individuals who show clear signs of motivation and enthusiasm in everything they do. Many members of our staff enjoy working with our fast paced team from the comfort of their homes, while striving to constantly and consistently evolve the forefront of the game server hosting industry.

The Project Portfolio Manager is responsible for the oversight and administration of the project portfolio. This includes working with management and staff, as well as other departments and attorneys, to assess, document, and budget potential projects; oversee project commencement and prioritization; perform project resource planning; continuous monitoring and reporting on project status; participate in the department’s change management process; and play an integral role in the annual capital budget process.

The Project Manager will also work to develop and implement best practices, processes, and toolsets for effective portfolio/project management, and will help educate staff on best practices and effective project execution.

The Project Portfolio Manager works closely with the company’s Chief executive Officer – meeting regularly with the Chief Executive Officer and assisting with governance of the company’s overall project portfolio. The Project Portfolio Manager will need to interact with company administration and leadership to identify potential projects that best align with the strategic priorities of the company. The Project Manager also works with the Chief Executive Officer on project risk and status reporting. The position involves working with all levels of IT and company leadership and in gathering project metrics to ensure the successful delivery of IT initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the project portfolio covering a wide range of cross-departmental initiatives from intake to delivery.
  • Work with the leadership team, department coordinators, managers, and other officers to coordinate, execute, and deliver completed projects to leadership.
  • Perform project scheduling, resource planning, leveling, and management (forecast impacts on staffing where project scope may have changed) – as well as effective use of metrics, and reporting.
  • Manage all aspects of change control and risk oversight.
  • Track and report project statuses on a timely basis to Chief Executive Officer.
  • Provide quality assurance ensuring that initiatives are being well managed and adhering to appropriate standards and good practice.
  • Recalibrate the portfolio as necessary when the demands of the business dictate a change in delivery or scope of work.

Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
  • Good management skills of multiple small teams working on different projects at the same time.
  • Strong decision-making skills. Able to make decisions quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated competency in developing and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets, and critical paths.
  • Thorough knowledge and related work experience of the project management process, theory, and lifecycle.
  • Detail-oriented with proven ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and oversee multiple projects, manage schedules, resource allocation/planning, and maximize work efforts across all teams.
  • Possess excellent prioritization, resource planning, and management skills as well as proven ability in the identification, assessment, and contingency planning and managing for risk factors.
  • Proven competency to effectively interact at all levels across the organization, working to build and maintain successful relationships across all departments.
  • Proven competency in business analysis, requirements definition, and business case production.
  • Skilled at creating and delivering executive-level presentations.
  • Proven consultative, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills to gain consensus and ensure delivery of initiatives.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and be able to work in a time-sensitive environment and meet strict deadlines with sudden and unpredictable changes that may occur.
  • Ability to improve current processes and procedures; present opportunities for change and help implement them for the benefit of the company.
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic, who sets high standards for self and others and demonstrates enthusiasm for the mission of the team.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience in large scale implementations preferably in the professional services sector, with an emphasis on online company structure.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in portfolio, program and/or project management with a successful project management track record in full life cycle information technology implementation projects, with proven record of execution to time and budget.
  • Knowledge and understanding of standard project management tools (for example, Microsoft Project, Clarity, PPM).
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.