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Project Manager Main Office (MOS) OVERVIEW As a Project Manager on the Innovation Team, youll be responsible for the execution and improvement of Sun's agile and lean project management process. You'll plan, coordinate and facilitate activities for the successful execution of projects in a range of sizes and in various stages of the technology development process. You'll create and maintain project schedules and foster communication between technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, you'll track all details of assigned projects, execute mitigation plans when risk arises and report the status to management. JOB DUTIES * Creates and maintains project documentation in accordance with project management guidelines; Communicates project status to leadership through standard project documentation * Creates project budgets, plans, and timelines * Develops appropriate communications for team members, management, sponsors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle * Ensures the assigned technology project is implemented within scope, according to the project budget, and within the project timeline * Coordinates project tasks and facilitates efforts and communication between stakeholders * Coordinates leadership review sessions to lead decision process * Prepares and maintains meeting minutes for all project meetings; tracks and follows-up on all open items * Facilitates all major deliverable approvals during the project lifecycle * Submits process improvement recommendations and partners with the business to manage business change * Conducts project retrospective meetings to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements * Other duties and special projects assigned * Facilitates sponsor governance sessions to review project change requests * Tracks project risks and issues; facilitates impact analysis efforts and coordinates mitigation activities * Facilitates requirements reviews and prioritization sessions to finalize project scope * Collaborates with business and information technology teams to ensure sufficient documentation is gathered for the development team to successfully code and deploy solutions REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Project Management or related field (Required) * 3 years project management experience * 1 year ERP implementation experience * Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) * Extensive knowledge of project management tools and procedures * Knowledge of technology methodologies, processes, technical relationships, data security, and compliance standards (i.e. Sarbanes-Oxley) * Demonstrated leadership abilities * Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently * Strong negotiation, presentation, and reporting skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Highly organized and detail-oriented * Advanced computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite BENEFITS At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility. * Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan optionsso you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family * Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans * On-Site Fitness Center with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness Classes * Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts * Life,Accidental Death &Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life * Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage * 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution * Employee Assistance Program * Identity Theft Insurance