IT Project Manager IV

Spectraforce Technologies; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking an IT Project Manager IV in Oakland, CA for a 6-month contract. The role is hybrid, with at least one day on-site and some days working from home per week depending on business needs.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years leading complex IT product/software development initiatives, PMP certification, and PMO experience. Responsibilities include managing budgets up to $10M, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering projects on scope, time, and cost.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years experience managing one or more complex IT product/software development cycles/projects.
• PMP from PMI (license)
• PMO experience for highly complex projects preferred.
• Experience with IT professional service agreements and materials logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more complex projects concurrently with defined start/end dates, scope, budget and objectives.
• Lead and coach project team members; may act as a team lead.
• Define, document and communicate project requirements, roles, staffing, and responsibilities.
• Forecast costs, resources and contracts using standard tools; ensure governance and reporting.
• Develop schedules, monitor milestones, manage risks, issues and changes; report status to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and vendor activities to meet scope, time, budget and quality objectives.
• Conduct project kick-off meetings and ensure the team has tools and training to perform.
• Maintain strong relationships with sponsors, vendors and clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Finance awareness

Education

BA/BS in CS, Business, Engineering or equivalent

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

HP PPM Center

IT Methodology

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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