Project Manager

Hitachi Solutions; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects while managing high-performing teams. This remote role involves budget management of $1M - $2M+, risk assessment, and effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of project management experience and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from $115k to $200k based on experience.

Benefits

Bonus Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance and Disability Programs

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional services project management role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and customers/vendors.
• Applied experience with project management principles such as Agile, Scrum, CMM.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects impacting organizational success.
• Facilitate risk assessment/mitigation sessions and manage project budgets.
• Provide leadership and communication on project progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, CIS, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator dedicated to developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that empower clients to achieve their business transformation goals. Our expertise, industry focus, and intellectual property set us apart, and we maintain a strategic partnership with Microsoft. We are consistently recognized for our achievements in teaming with clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services.

With over 3,000 team members across 14 countries and 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, we help clients unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences. As part of Hitachi, Ltd., we benefit from the financial strength, innovative legacy, and global presence of one of the world’s largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure worldwide, employing over 303,000 people across 864 companies in more than 100 countries.

Role

The Project Manager plays an integral role in our delivery organization, leading the charge in building and inspiring high-performing teams while delivering cutting-edge solutions within the Microsoft Technology stack. A Project Manager should have the requisite consulting and project management acumen to serve as a trusted advisor to our clients. This role allows individuals to develop as leaders within a best-in-class Microsoft partner, serving as a project leader who brings together talent from highly skilled domains to deliver premier solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Role is Remote - Must have authorization to work in the USA or Canada.
• Manage large and highly complex projects that impact organizational success with a focus on scope, risk, quality, cost, change management and schedule.
• Work with project stakeholders to develop project communications, set direction, goals, and determine priorities.
• Facilitate risk assessment/mitigation sessions and follow-through risk management with a proactive, balanced, and business-priority-driven approach.
• Leverage understanding of the project management life cycle and related principles, methodologies and best practices while fostering continuous improvement of processes and execution.
• Manage and execute project budgets of $1M - $2M+.
• Assist with discovery and development of Statements of Work, estimate, create, and deliver change orders, etc.
• Participate in Steering Committee activities and deliverables as required as part of the project delivery process.
• Provide leadership and communication to customers and internal Hitachi Solutions stakeholders on project progress, challenges, threats, etc.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement within Hitachi Solutions around practice delivery teams and methodology initiatives.
• Provide first-line escalation point to the team on project and professional matters, able to coach and resolve conflicts.
• Lead teams in the face of ambiguity; drive decision-making while balancing competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional services project management role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management (including business and IT C-level staff) and customers/vendors.
• Balance of business knowledge and people management skills.
• Applied experience with project management principles, practices, and methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, CMM, etc.
• Excellent judgment, strong interpersonal abilities, and an assertive team member.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to think strategically in support of the bigger picture.
• Ability to think creatively to achieve organizational goals.
• Positive mindset, results-oriented, and problem-solving attitude.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, CIS, Business Management, or related field.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification a plus.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Base Salary Pay Range: $115k - 200k base. The current base salary is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data alignment, or other legal considerations.

Other Compensation / Benefit Overview: In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in plans and programs upon satisfying all hiring requirements, including: Bonus Plan; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Life Insurance and Disability Programs; Retirement Savings with Company Match; Paid Time Off; Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work.

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Important

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