Project Manager II
Spectraforce
Sunnyvale, California
4 months ago
Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager II
Duration: 11 Months
Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (Hybrid - Tues-Thurs onsite, Mon & Fri remote)
Overview:
The PMO is a supporting function for the global Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) teams. These BPR teams are the project and business change management function within Client Operations.
Our PMO has several key responsibilities:
1. Strategy & Planning:
• Enable BPR Leaders to make the best Investment Decisions to deliver high ROI solutions
• Driving strategic alignment through multi-year road-mapping and through leading the annual capital planning process for Operations.
• Drive standardization and professional representation of BPR to the rest of Client (executive presentations)
2. Execution: Drive Operational Efficiencies and reduce risk across the Portfolio
• Owning execution at the portfolio level - reporting, cross portfolio impact assessment.
• Develop systems and processes to drive and measure ongoing efficiencies and deliver benefits.
• Establish Program Lifecycle Methodologies relevant to BPR, Templates, Operating structure and drive key measures for program rigor. Lead change management across all program teams within BPR. Train and mentor BPR team members on how to assure project delivery at Client.
• On a day-to-day basis drive ongoing portfolio management processes such as monitoring the health of the portfolio and status, highlighting critical issues & exceptions for mitigation.
• As a added responsibility, there is change required to continue to mature and hone the tools, methods, and techniques which we make available to all BPR teams.
3. Setting the standards and tools via which BPR completes its work:
• Drive the management system which the BPR teams utilize to stay aligned and communicate internally.
• Act as a program management function for key cross functional initiatives within Operations.
4. People
• Lead and support programs to enrich the “People Experience” and enhance their core competencies
• Facilitate the management system to drive learnings ongoing for employees on key topics e.g. Presentation skills, new hire induction, workshops and more
Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years experience in managing and leading high performing teams
Bachelor?s degree in business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field required. MBA or Master's degree preferred.
Deep understanding of project, program and portfolio planning and delivery to the level that they can set standards, propose policy, and mentor others.
Proven understanding of end-to-end business processes of a manufacturing business, from sales through the supply chain.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ability to bring structure to one's own work and the work of others.
Exceptional communication skills, verbal, written and presentation.
Strong ability to personally drive large scale initiatives under pressure, with high levels of complexity and ambiguity.
Develop and lead a high performing team: Invest heavily in employee development and mentoring for growth
Prior consulting experience with Big 4 Consulting Firms is desirable, but not required.
Prior leadership role driving strategy and change across diverse groups within and across organizations.
Expertise in leading diverse teams and investing in mentoring and growth for the individuals.
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: $70.93/hr.
Duration: 11 Months
Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (Hybrid - Tues-Thurs onsite, Mon & Fri remote)
Overview:
The PMO is a supporting function for the global Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) teams. These BPR teams are the project and business change management function within Client Operations.
Our PMO has several key responsibilities:
1. Strategy & Planning:
• Enable BPR Leaders to make the best Investment Decisions to deliver high ROI solutions
• Driving strategic alignment through multi-year road-mapping and through leading the annual capital planning process for Operations.
• Drive standardization and professional representation of BPR to the rest of Client (executive presentations)
2. Execution: Drive Operational Efficiencies and reduce risk across the Portfolio
• Owning execution at the portfolio level - reporting, cross portfolio impact assessment.
• Develop systems and processes to drive and measure ongoing efficiencies and deliver benefits.
• Establish Program Lifecycle Methodologies relevant to BPR, Templates, Operating structure and drive key measures for program rigor. Lead change management across all program teams within BPR. Train and mentor BPR team members on how to assure project delivery at Client.
• On a day-to-day basis drive ongoing portfolio management processes such as monitoring the health of the portfolio and status, highlighting critical issues & exceptions for mitigation.
• As a added responsibility, there is change required to continue to mature and hone the tools, methods, and techniques which we make available to all BPR teams.
3. Setting the standards and tools via which BPR completes its work:
• Drive the management system which the BPR teams utilize to stay aligned and communicate internally.
• Act as a program management function for key cross functional initiatives within Operations.
4. People
• Lead and support programs to enrich the “People Experience” and enhance their core competencies
• Facilitate the management system to drive learnings ongoing for employees on key topics e.g. Presentation skills, new hire induction, workshops and more
Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years experience in managing and leading high performing teams
Bachelor?s degree in business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field required. MBA or Master's degree preferred.
Deep understanding of project, program and portfolio planning and delivery to the level that they can set standards, propose policy, and mentor others.
Proven understanding of end-to-end business processes of a manufacturing business, from sales through the supply chain.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ability to bring structure to one's own work and the work of others.
Exceptional communication skills, verbal, written and presentation.
Strong ability to personally drive large scale initiatives under pressure, with high levels of complexity and ambiguity.
Develop and lead a high performing team: Invest heavily in employee development and mentoring for growth
Prior consulting experience with Big 4 Consulting Firms is desirable, but not required.
Prior leadership role driving strategy and change across diverse groups within and across organizations.
Expertise in leading diverse teams and investing in mentoring and growth for the individuals.
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: $70.93/hr.