Title: IT Project Manager IV Duration: 6 months Location: Oakland, CA, USA 94612 Hybrid, at least one day at home per week; could be more depending on business needs. Additional Manager Preference:
Manager would also like someone experienced in Consumer Privacy and Cookie compliance projects.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the concurrent management of one or more complex projects.
These projects are one-time, multitask jobs that have clearly defined start and end dates, a specific scope of work, a budget, required resources, and a specified performance objective to be achieved.
Specific responsibilities include consistently demonstrating advanced knowledge and technical competence. Actions and recommendations impact achievement of department goals.
May act as a team lead and/or coach to developing employees. Responsible for leading one or more projects typically between $100,000 and $10,000,000.
Gathering, defining, and documenting project requirements.
Clearly defining and communicating roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all members of the project team.
Obtaining and defining staffing requirements and forming project teams.
Independently planning all associated work to meet project goals.
Providing direction and leadership to project management analysts and schedulers.
Developing metrics, procedures, objectives and methods to assess project progress while utilizing established standards and quality objectives.
Conducting project kick-off meetings, communicating individual project roles and expectations.
Ensuring all project team members have the tools and training necessary to perform effectively.
Recording, tracking and communicating issues, risks, changes, and status reports within a standard tool.
Accurately and consistently forecasting project resource, material and contract costs within a standard tool(s).
Driving all project related tasks to completion.
Developing and Maintaining up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans.
Monitoring critical project milestones, and identifying ways to resolve schedule issues.
Coordinating any required contract work within defined policy.
Conducting and site visits as necessary.
Assessing project performance and implementing changes as necessary to ensure the projects remains within specified cost, schedule, scope and quality objectives.
Communicating status of all projects to stakeholders and management.
Developing and maintaining a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors and key clients.
Resolving problems of project specific scope within procedural guidelines.
Exercising independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with moderate scope and complexity.
Preparing all project documentation for closure, storage, and possible auditing activities, ensuring technical accuracy.
Functioning in a process oriented environment.
Education Minimum:
BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience
Education Desired:
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent
Experience Minimum:
8+ years experience managing one or more complex IT product/software development cycles/projects
Experience with IT professional service agreements and materials logistics
Experience Desired:
Experience working in a PMO environment as Project Lead or Project Manager for highly complex projects
License/Certification Minimum:
Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI.
License/Certification Desired:
Certification from an accredited program (e.g. Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate Program, etc.) or equivalent
Often serves as a technical coach, trainer, or mentor for others. Recognized as “go to” expert among peers. Acts as lead on IT cross-functional projects/initiatives
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Minimum:
Advanced and expert understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Understanding of business, and IT strategies and objectives
Workforce planning and resource management skills
Ability to function and manage in a matrixed environment
Understanding of IT roles and responsibilities
Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills
Skill inventory and database experience
Financial Acumen, team player, makes agreements
Proficiency in negotiation and risk management
Desired:
Skilled in using the following programs – HP Project and Portfolio Management Center (PPMC), IT Methodology, Microsoft Office Suite
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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. The pay rate for this position is $86.01/hr.
