Project Manager IT
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Job Location:
Torrance, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Daily Tasks Performed:
Project Management for Assigned Projects & Enhancements to new or existing systems Following clients SDLC methodology (Agile & Waterfall) and deliverables:
Manage project plan staff tasks and progress & report status
Track dependencies and manage risk and issues
Project Communication to business and IT stakeholders
Review refine and validate complex business requirements and combine into a clear and prioritized backlog.
Review Technical Design with Solution Architects and Tech leads
Ensure Quality working with QA team test planning and -ordinate schedule and chair meetings with multiple stakeholders & distribute meeting minutes
Create presentation & communication material relevant to a variety of stakeholders including business.
Manage Release and post launch activities end to end. Supporting Production Systems as needed.
Examine and drive team performance and ensure accurate and timely feedback to the team and transparency to Product Owner and executive stakeholders.
Support and empower the Consumer Applications delivery teams and/or Product Owners to make appropriate commitments through story task definition.
Challenge the team to continuously improve through intentional data-driven inspection and adaption (retrospectives).
Help teams to maintain their team data and collateral keeping relevant over time to changing needs of the business.
What will this person be working on
The Consumer Applications Department of client is seeking a highly-motivated experienced IT Project Manager who will lead the project team in alignment with the department and divisional objectives.
The PMs primary role is to help delivery teams work more effectively. With a focus on continuous improvement the PM will work closely with the Product Owners and Project delivery teams leading Agile practices related to customer-facing digital products.
This position requires extensive collaboration and cross-functional communication with IT client associates consultants and vendors to define product goals backlogs and roadmaps leading to successful delivery.
Responsible for the management of one or more medium to large sized moderately to highly complex projects.
Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.
Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments directing and monitoring work efforts identifying resource needs performing quality reviews; and escalating functional quality timeline issues appropriately.
Position Success Criteria (Desired) - WANTS
Required:
Bachelors degree or requisite experience training or coursework in agile development innovation and process management.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager with Customer facing website platform digital focus - Commerce Sales Website platform SAS website compliance.
Clear communication skills and ability to communicate and negotiate with stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate well with a diverse set of team members (team player)
Strong Familiarity with Waterfall & Agile Delivery models.
Technical background to clearly understand complex business requirements and benefits of assigned projects.
Ability to innovate and multi-task with minimal oversight.
Ability to perform the role of scrum-master.
Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to present to executive leadership.
Preferred:
Experience delivering consumer-facing websites or digital platforms that involve complex data transactions or integrations.
Familiarity with Jira/Confluence tools to manage project artifacts user stories.
Automotive industry background.
Familiarity with Clarity for Project Management and Financial Management
Daily Tasks Performed:
Project Management for Assigned Projects & Enhancements to new or existing systems Following clients SDLC methodology (Agile & Waterfall) and deliverables:
Manage project plan staff tasks and progress & report status
Track dependencies and manage risk and issues
Project Communication to business and IT stakeholders
Review refine and validate complex business requirements and combine into a clear and prioritized backlog.
Review Technical Design with Solution Architects and Tech leads
Ensure Quality working with QA team test planning and -ordinate schedule and chair meetings with multiple stakeholders & distribute meeting minutes
Create presentation & communication material relevant to a variety of stakeholders including business.
Manage Release and post launch activities end to end. Supporting Production Systems as needed.
Examine and drive team performance and ensure accurate and timely feedback to the team and transparency to Product Owner and executive stakeholders.
Support and empower the Consumer Applications delivery teams and/or Product Owners to make appropriate commitments through story task definition.
Challenge the team to continuously improve through intentional data-driven inspection and adaption (retrospectives).
Help teams to maintain their team data and collateral keeping relevant over time to changing needs of the business.
What will this person be working on
The Consumer Applications Department of client is seeking a highly-motivated experienced IT Project Manager who will lead the project team in alignment with the department and divisional objectives.
The PMs primary role is to help delivery teams work more effectively. With a focus on continuous improvement the PM will work closely with the Product Owners and Project delivery teams leading Agile practices related to customer-facing digital products.
This position requires extensive collaboration and cross-functional communication with IT client associates consultants and vendors to define product goals backlogs and roadmaps leading to successful delivery.
Responsible for the management of one or more medium to large sized moderately to highly complex projects.
Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.
Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments directing and monitoring work efforts identifying resource needs performing quality reviews; and escalating functional quality timeline issues appropriately.
Position Success Criteria (Desired) - WANTS
Required:
Bachelors degree or requisite experience training or coursework in agile development innovation and process management.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager with Customer facing website platform digital focus - Commerce Sales Website platform SAS website compliance.
Clear communication skills and ability to communicate and negotiate with stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate well with a diverse set of team members (team player)
Strong Familiarity with Waterfall & Agile Delivery models.
Technical background to clearly understand complex business requirements and benefits of assigned projects.
Ability to innovate and multi-task with minimal oversight.
Ability to perform the role of scrum-master.
Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to present to executive leadership.
Preferred:
Experience delivering consumer-facing websites or digital platforms that involve complex data transactions or integrations.
Familiarity with Jira/Confluence tools to manage project artifacts user stories.
Automotive industry background.
Familiarity with Clarity for Project Management and Financial Management
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Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- IT Project Management
- Agile
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Waterfall
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- SDLC
