Title: Associate Project Manager Lead Duration: 10 months Location: Remote
Job Description: The Associate Project Manager Lead independently manages the end-to-end delivery of business projects. Projects are either high in complexity, large in scope, involve multiple platforms and involve the enterprise at either a national or multi-zone level. Ensure the planning and execution of phases meet the project scope, cost schedule and quality expectations approved by project stakeholders through the project's lifecycle
Top must-have technical skills / Candidate Requirements:
Managed Large Complex projects
Work to HCM (human capital management) or Saas projects
MS Project Intermediate - Advanced
MS Office Suite- Word, Excel and Ppt for presenting information
Experience with Agile Project Delivery Required
Manage end to end workstream delivery
Ability to work across functions such as Consulting company, Stakeholders and IT and build and maintain the relationships.
Escalate Risk and Issues coming from the workstream
Day to day responsibilities:
Overseeing their workstream from initiation to execution
All the activities from the deliverables- create a project plan
Agile Methodology
Status reporting will roll up from their workstream to the program level that will get shared with leadership
Ensure each work stream is moving per the schedule- keep track of timeline
"Come Together" calls- contractor may be asked to present to approximately, 200 people on the status of project; therefore, presentation skills are needed as well
Creates, maintains, facilitates, or oversees the completion of project management deliverables and artifacts (e.g., plans, schedules, budgets, resource staffing, status reports, project metrics)
Ensures the successful adoption of changes by collaborating or partnering with others to assist or lead the design and development of business change impact analysis, communication, training, stakeholder management plans and adoption measurement.
Develops and/or influences on appropriate project strategy and delivery.
Proactively takes action to assure delivery of various aspects of the project's process improvement or work efforts and mitigate risks.
Degrees or certifications required/Years of overall experience required:
PMP (Project Management Professional) is a Plus; but certainly, a PMI (Project Management Institute) in project delivery if they don't have PMP certification
Bachelor's Degree or higher and 6 years' work experience
OR
High school diploma and a minimum 9 years of related work experience leading projects and project delivery.
What will separate an average candidate vs a great candidate on a resume?
Workday Experience from the Business side- configurations; worked with a business or on behalf the business.
A Business Manager and NOT an IT manager
Smartsheet - which is a PM tool to provide a clear view of the status of all projects in real time
Worked with Large Transformational projects will be a differentiator- Note: a transformational project takes an organization through a journey that fundamentally changes the way it functions on a day-to-day basis.
Who is this worker's main interaction going to be with?
Consulting company, Stakeholders and IT and build and maintain the relationships.
CPRA: The Company is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAhr@spectraforce.com.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.
