Project Manager - Client/ Vendor Relations

You are an experienced and proactive Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and coordinating projects from start to finish, focusing on client engagement and vendor management. Your excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and talent in building relationships with key stakeholders will ensure successful client/vendor interactions. As the primary point of contact for clients, you will understand their needs and ensure that project deliverables meet their expectations. You will schedule and lead client meetings, reviews, and updates, while proactively managing feedback, issues, and escalations. In terms of vendor management, you will identify, onboard, and oversee vendors and subcontractors according to project requirements. Negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely delivery of outsourced work will be crucial responsibilities. Your role will also involve defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. You will develop detailed project plans, track progress, manage risks, and ensure adherence to budget and schedule. Effective resource allocation and adjustment of project plans as necessary will be essential. Leading cross-functional teams, assigning responsibilities, and facilitating communication among team members, stakeholders, clients, and vendors are key aspects of your job. Regular team meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues will be conducted by you. Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, reports, and dashboards, as well as providing timely updates to internal leadership and clients, will be part of your responsibilities. Post-project evaluations and implementation of lessons learned will also be expected. The key requirements for this role include a Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a relevant field, along with proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role. Strong client-facing experience, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage third-party vendors or contractors are essential. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are required, and a PMP certification would be a plus. Preferred attributes for this role include the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. To apply for this position, interested candidates should send their updated resume and a brief cover letter highlighting their relevant experience to elizabeth.mark@marvelgeospatial.com with the subject line: Client/ Vendor Relations.,