Senior Project Management Analyst

Pivot Point Solutions; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Pivot Point Solutions in Oakland, CA is seeking a Project Management Analyst to support IT Professional Services Procurement at our Oakland General Office. This contract role combines independent project leadership with standard PM practices across a matrixed organization.

The ideal candidate will manage projects from initiation to close-out, apply established methodologies, and collaborate across cross-functional teams while providing progress updates and mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of relevant project/program management experience.
• Hands-on SAP experience.
• Planisware experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of moderate scope and complexity from initiation through completion
• Apply standard project management methodologies and analysis
• Operate with general guidance, exercising independent judgment on day-to-day execution
• Provide periodic progress updates and ensure successful project close-out
• Support risk management processes across project lifecycles
• Collaborate effectively across matrixed teams and stakeholder groups

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Planisware

Job description

Pivot Point Solutions is a California-based technology consulting firm that specializes in delivering IT solutions and support for the construction and utility industries. We partner with organizations across the state to provide reliable technology services that improve operational efficiency, enhance project delivery, and support critical business systems.

Our team understands the unique technology challenges facing construction and utility organizations, from field operations and infrastructure projects to enterprise applications and cybersecurity. By combining industry expertise with responsive service, we help clients modernize their technology environments, streamline workflows, and maintain secure, reliable IT systems that support long-term growth.

Job Overview

Title: Project Management Analyst

Sector: Information Technology

Seniority: Mid to Senior Level

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract

Compensation: $98k-138k

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Program/Project Manager to support IT Professional Services Procurement (PSP) delivery initiatives at our Oakland General Office (OGO) campus. This hybrid role works on projects of moderate scope and complexity, applying standard project management practices with general guidance on new assignments. Ideal candidates are comfortable operating independently while collaborating across a matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects of moderate scope and complexity from initiation through completion


• Apply standard project management methodologies and analysis


• Operate with general guidance, exercising independent judgment on day-to-day execution


• Provide periodic progress updates and ensure successful project close-out


• Support risk management processes across project lifecycles


• Collaborate effectively across matrixed teams and stakeholder groups

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• 5+ years of relevant project/program management experience


• Hands-on SAP experience


• Planisware experience

Preferred:

• Experience with risk management frameworks


• Prior work in matrixed, cross-functional environments


• Background in technical or IT-related project delivery


• Office-based role with occasional travel to project or construction sites as needed (less than 10% travel)


• Weekly time reporting (time in/time out), 8-hour days, 40-hour weeks