Project Manager III
Spectraforce
Menlo Park, California
a day ago
Job Description
Duration: 9 Months
Work Location: US-CA-MPK (Hybrid – 3x in office)
About the Role
Summary
The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in fields such as engineering, research and development, financial systems, product roll-out, or other non-IT based projects.
Project Execution
Structure, lead and execute complex finance projects and programs while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams globally.
Project Documentation & Coordination
Own, define, and maintain project documentation to ensure transparency, clarity of objectives, and consistent alignment of project deliverables.
Risk Management
Proactively manage risk, anticipate potential issues, and implement mitigation strategies to meet timelines, budget, and objectives. Work with the business to resolve critical issues.
Process & Automation Support
Ensure underlying processes are fit for purpose, identify changes required to support project objectives, and lead process mapping, documentation, and updates.
Change Management
Identify change impact and incorporate readiness, adoption requirements, communication, and planning within project plans. Collaborate with designated Change SMEs when required.
Communication & Support
Maintain effective communication channels, status updates, and communication plans.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Understanding of finance business functions and ability to support execution strategies of assigned finance functions
- Stakeholder communication – collaboration across teams
- Project management experience
- Finance knowledge – familiarity working with finance teams
- Experience working with engineering teams
- PMP / PMI / PMI-CPMAI Program Management or similar qualifications
- PROSCI or similar qualifications
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
- Project managers who are actually process managers (projects led are only process improvements)
- Project managers who did not lead projects themselves but were SMEs on a project
End-to-end project execution.
The Modern Finance team is a key enabler of the company’s finance vision, acting as a catalyst for innovation, productivity, and enhanced employee experiences. The team executes key projects and programs to deliver strategic priorities for Finance stakeholders across the business.
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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: $ 61.49/hr.