Sr. Project Manager (Contract)

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); Remote; USD 96.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for a 12-month contract. This remote US role supports a range of services operations and global deployments, guiding project scope, timelines, and resources. You will mentor junior staff and ensure client deliverables meet standards.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of project leadership experience, strong proficiency with MS Project/Smartsheets/Asana, and familiarity with Google Workspace. Compensation is hourly via Magnit staffing partner.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects.
• Experience managing large-scale (Global) deployments with multiple projects, teams, and resources.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience with Google’s G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners, including technical and business resources.
• Help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Develop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Build and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasks.
• Run day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to the client.
• Mentor project managers and project coordinators.

Kenntnisse

PM experience

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Global deployments

Ausbildung

BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

SmartSheets

Asana

Google G Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Job Discription

This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.

Location: Remote (US)

Duration: 12 Months

Duties

• Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners, including technical and business resources.

• In conjunction with project partners, help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverables.

• Develop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Build and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasks

• Run day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope

• Work on services operational projects that target new services IP delivery, partner communications, scheduling, etc.

• Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to the client

• Effectively apply Palo Alto Networks Project Management methodology and implement project standards

• Minimize our exposure and risk on all projects

• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

• Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis

• Provide Executive Dashboards on overall project/project status

• Mentor project managers and project coordinators

Skills

• 6+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects is preferred

• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization

• Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets and Asana

• Good presentation skills including written, oral, presentation

• Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization

• Strong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments

• Flexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; able to promptly and expertly react to project adjustments and alterations

• Experience managing large scale (Global) deployments with multiple projects, teams and resources

• Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent a plus

• Experience with Google’s G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is plus

Your Experience

• 6+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects is preferred.

• Experience managing large-scale (Global) deployments with multiple projects, teams, and resources.

• Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent is a plus.

• Experience with Google’s G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets, and Asana.

• Good presentation skills including written, oral, and presentation.

• Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization.

• Strong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.

• Flexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; able to promptly and expertly react to project adjustments and alterations.

Education

• BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience.

Compensation

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, this is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $70/hour - $75/hour. . Please note that the compensation information in this posting reflects the hourly wage only and does not include benefits. Magnit offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K. Magnit is not able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa for this position.

Information about Palo Alto Networks

At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish — but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.