Project Manager

Aditi Consulting; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 59,236; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan participation

Paid days off

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Oakland seeks a UX project manager to organize and oversee activities within UX design and research teams. This role requires coordinating projects, providing cost estimates, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project timelines are met. A Bachelor's degree in business administration and 1-3 years of UX team experience are required, along with strong communication and project management skills. This is a contract position offering competitive hourly pay of $42-$43.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working with UX teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals.
• Confer with staff to discuss project specifications.
• Provide cost estimates.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Project Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Planview

Job description

Overview

The UX project manager's main job is to organize, lead, and oversee activities in UX design, content, research, and publishing teams. They work with internal stakeholders and the in-house UX team to create project timelines and ensure the UX team completes their work on schedule and within budget. They also join scrum calls with product managers and IT and bring in the UX team when necessary.

Base pay range

$42.00/hr - $43.00/hr

Pay Transparency

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is $42.00 - $43.00/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures
• Provide cost estimates
• Design and execute project schedule

Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
  • 1-3 years of experience working with UX teams
• Skills:
  • Verbal and written communication, problem solving, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
  • Knowledge of software such as Smartsheet, Jira, Planview
• Required Skills:
  • Project Management experience
  • 1-3 years of experience working with UX teams
• Preferred Skills:
  • Healthcare/insurance

Job Type & Industry

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Insurance