Primary Responsibilities
50% - Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports to ensure the timely completion of projects. Conducts solutions meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks as needed. Recommends and takes action to direct analysis and solutions of problems. Understands the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member. Develops and manages to project budgets, timelines, and requirement documents. Leads change management.
30% - Directs and participates in the requirements gathering, definition and design of assigned projects. Conducts requirements gathering meetings with clients/vendors, Event Management and Guest Services. Conducts meetings to develop appropriate solutions. Participates in presentation of requirement documents. Conducts meetings with development and testing team members to review all requirements and communicate the required budget and timeline.
20% - Conducts project debriefs to ensure understand of improvement opportunities. Engages management, operating team and other system/application teams in the development and implementation of efficient and effective process methodology for delivering solutions. Ensures adherence to all department standards including those for MGE systems/applications and the delivery of high quality products and services. Remains current with industry trends/technology and handles special assignments as requested by Manager, THQ Project Management.
OTHER: This job function requires or may require travel to destinations worldwide, in support of client site inspections and/or program operations. There is an inherent risk associated with all travel, often as a result of extraordinary circumstances. Therefore, during an emergency, it is your duty to provide the necessary guidance and leadership, and to promote the safety of the client, travel participants and other Maritz employees by implementing or supporting prescribed crisis procedures.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
2. Minimum 1-year Project Management experience preferred.
3. Minimum of 2 years of Event experience preferred.
4. Understanding of Group Travel processes.
5. Proficient in Microsoft products (Word and Excel) and web development experience (HTML preferred).
6. Experience working with clients including communications, meetings (planning/updates) and presentations.
7. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work with aggressive timelines.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more! Part-time employees may qualify for medical, 401k, and paid time off depending on total hours worked. View all details at www.MaritzBenefits.com.
Maritz will only employ applicants who have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire. No calls or agencies please.
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