Project Specialist 4

Rosemead, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Title: Project Specialist 4

Location: Rosemead CA 91770

Duration: 18 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Remote

Shift: M-F 7:30 - 4:30

Job Description:

Responsible for user liaison system specifications systems design analysis and project control.
May also interact with Analysts and Programmers through implementation phases and occasionally assist in programming effort.
Provide key link between ultimate user and computing resource. Typically posses twenty twelve or more years experience.
Accountable for the approval and sign-off of the program plan with customer representatives such as portfolio managers and all affected program stakeholders.
Accountable for management of scope for the program and gaining agreement and approval of scope changes with customer representatives and affected stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and customer representatives.
Direct work planning and scheduling design work.
Manage and track the program progress against the program plan.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all program-related issues and resolution of issues.
Coordinate and present proposals to agencies as necessary.
Identify and manage program risk and develops risk mitigation strategies track to closure.
Ensure team leads adjust and revise estimates when necessary.
Anticipate issues and proactively address them.
Resolve conflicts with sensitivity and tact.
Coordinate the establishment of program standards and program specific procedures with team leads.
Responsible for project compliance with standards and procedures.
Responsible for the capture and reporting of required program management metrics.
Responsible to tailor and baseline all program templates.
Develop and facilitate achievement of program service commitments and performance metrics.
Ensure that tasks provide value and support the strategic direction of the program and meet service commitments; conduct reviews with agencies.
Accountable for the final program management evaluation review with stakeholders for approval upon program completion.
Communicate effectively with customers and software / hardware suppliers supporting the State as appropriate.
Identify and track issues.
Balance workload with program members capacity.
Communicate to team members how their work assignments relate to and help achieve program objectives.
Plan program specific training and orientation needs.

Responsibilities:

The Project Specialist is a pivotal role responsible for project cost forecasting ensuring accuracy and transparency between project efforts.
This position is essential for driving successful project outcomes by facilitating communication managing scope and contributing to developing and implementing process improvements that enhance project efficiency and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for performing monthly variance reporting analyzing discrepancies between forecasted and actual expenditures purchase order and project resource tracking and providing actionable insights to drive project success.
Report on key metrics manage project templates and facilitate performance improvement initiatives.
Lead and control project activities including program plan approval scope management and progress tracking.
Coordinate proposals manage risks and resolve issues promptly to maintain project momentum.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization balancing workloads and planning training as necessary.
Miscellaneous duties may be assigned as needed to support evolving project requirements and organizational objectives.

Education Requirement:

Information Systems Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum Years of Experience: Twelve (12) or more years of experience in project
management project and systems analysis forecasting or related roles.

Required Skills/Attributes:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and organizational abilities with attention to detail in compliance and metrics reporting.
Ability to facilitate performance assure value and manage workload distribution effectively.

Desired Skills/Attributes:

Attention to detail proactive mindset flexibility and commitment to delivering quality results.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Job Title: Project Specialist 4 Location: Rosemead CA 91770 Duration: 18 Months Job Type: Temporary Assig...