Project Manager - Multiple Locations

iVantage Group is looking to fill several direct-hire Project Manager roles with a great client of ours in the Detroit, MI area.  The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize a project according to set timelines.  This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and potentially third-party vendors to deliver projects according to plan.  Project Managers must be great communicators, tactful diplomats, problem solvers, thinkers, analyzers, and possess the ability to understand and respond to client's needs in rapidly changing business environments.


Job Description:

• Formulate and define project scope and objectives based on both team member needs and a good understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements
• Identify resources needed and works with technology leaders to assign team members
• Analyze business and user needs then document requirements
• Set and manage client expectations
• Manage basic project phases, coordinate and drive communication, facilitate decisions, and follow through on the execution of projects
• Facilitate regular client and project team meetings
• Maintain a solid understanding of the mortgage and technology industry
• Keep business units/stakeholders informed of progress and changes through written or verbal communication and minimize our exposure and risk on a project
• Effectively apply our project management methodology and project standards as well as help develop best practices and tools for project execution

Required Skills/Experience:

• Ability to assess problems and solve them with a strong sense of urgency
• Analytical and creative thinker
• Client-oriented (internal and external)
• Ability to motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner
• Flexible during times of change
• Able to communicate with all levels of the organization and ability to deliver sensitive/difficult information tactfully
• Has a good technical understanding of the system he/she represents and how it impacts the business
• Must be able to handle aggressive deadlines and juggle multiple responsibilities
• 1-3 years of mortgage experience or project management

Please send resumes to Gina Maurino at gmaurino@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at, www.theivantagegroup.com