Project Manager III

Progressive; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a results-driven Project Manager in San Diego, CA to lead multiple small-to-medium projects from scoping to delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to achieve objective.

Key qualifications include MS Office, Power Platform, and Smartsheet proficiency, plus PMP and Lean Six Sigma background. This role offers opportunities to drive efficiency and impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• MS Office Proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for clear docs, dashboards and reports.
• Power Platform knowledge for low-code solutions and data-driven decisions.
• Smartsheet dashboards and workflows for visibility and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs multiple projects (small to medium) within a department or business unit.
• Manages all activities leading to the successful completion of projects including project scoping, timelines, cost estimates, and design.
• Develops and maintains parameters for project requirements.
• Provides direction to contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Coordinates input from and participation with various other departments within the Company as needed to meet project objective.
• Analyzes and determines regulatory impacts and requirements of the project.
• Builds business cases and justifications for projects designed to improve business processes and/or efficiency.
• Provides team/project goals and evaluates performance.
• Manages related workforce planning, budget analysis, and prepares budget forecasts.
• This position is medium in scope (i.e., number of stakeholders, contractors, vendors, etc.). Typically works with Continuous Improvement lead on projects that may be complex. May present updates to Directors or Executives.
• Performs value realization to identify benefits and change impacts.
• Develops and maintains user guides and training material.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Power Platform Expertise

Smartsheet Proficiency

Education

Project Management Professional Certified

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Tools

Power Platform

Smartsheet

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs multiple projects (small to medium) within a department or business unit.
• Manages all activities leading to the successful completion of projects including project scoping, timelines, cost estimates, and design.
• Develops and maintains parameters for project requirements.
• Provides direction to contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Coordinates input from and participation with various other departments within the Company as needed to meet project objective.
• Analyzes and determines regulatory impacts and requirements of the project.
• Builds business cases and justifications for projects designed to improve business processes and/or efficiency.
• Provides team/project goals and evaluates performance.
• Manages related workforce planning, budget analysis, and prepares budget forecasts.
• This position is medium in scope (i.e., number of stakeholders, contractors, vendors, etc.). Typically works with Continuous Improvement lead on projects that may be complex. May present updates to Directors or Executives.
• Performs value realization to identify benefits and change impacts.
• Develops and maintains user guides and training material.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• MS Office Proficiency - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote; able to create clear documentation, reporting dashboards, presentations, and organized project materials.
• Power Platform Expertise - Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) and have insight on building low code solutions, automate workflows, and support data driven decision making.
• Smartsheet Proficiency - Skilled in building dashboards, automated workflows, forms, and project trackers to support operational visibility and process efficiency.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional Certified
• Possess Lean Six Sigma belt (minimum Yellow Belt) with working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com