ProgramProject Manager

Program/Project Manager

Location: SAN DIEGO COUNTY CA - Hybrid 1-3 days a week.

Duration: 6 months

Interview: Virtual round

Note:

• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE PMP CERTIFICATION.
• Must be in the surrounding area of San Diego
• Drivers License for address verification.
• High-level communication/English skills are a must. Client-facing position.

About:

Seeking a senior customer-facing Program/Project Manager in San Diego California. This role offers the opportunity to join a fast-paced team responsible for delivering enterprise IT solutions to the County of San Diego across multiple departments and business groups. The selected candidate will support the County of San Diego Program Management Office and will be assigned multiple projects from the San Diego County Office of Technology.

Qualifications
Demonstrated superior critical thinking skills
Ability to develop and review project requirements to ensure timely high-quality delivery
Oversee Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes including design development testing and release management
Drive execution using Agile/Scrum/Waterfall or hybrid methodologies
Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to implement modern scalable solutions (cloud microservices APIs)
Experience preparing proposals and statements of work and developing project estimates work plans staffing plans and implementation strategies
Experience creating detailed project plans with critical paths task dependencies and major milestones and managing associated schedules
Experience managing Time and Materials (T&M) projects
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
Ability to estimate resources needed to achieve implementation and ongoing support objectives
Experience providing performance feedback and mentoring and leading cross functional project teams
Experience managing project resources and budgets in alignment with approved plans
Demonstrated leadership in complex multi-vendor environments involving resources at all organizational levels
Track record of managing multiple 3rd party vendors
Proven ability to manage delivery within a matrixed organization
Strong technical background with the ability to understand complex IT solutions
Ability to operate effectively in time critical environments
Must be located in San Diego County

Skills
Identifying critical tasks and driving projects without impact to budget and/or schedule
Strong verbal and written communication abilities with excellent problem solving skills attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
Foundational understanding of computer hardware and software.
Basic knowledge of production processes quality control cost considerations and methods for optimizing manufacturing and distribution operations.
Strong client relationship skills with the ability to represent the delivery team and effectively manage customer expectations
Fundamental understanding of business and management principles including strategic planning resource allocation and production methodologies.
Working knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Suite of products including MS Project and ServiceNow

Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree in fields such as computer science project management or related fields
Active PMP certification
5-10 years leading and managing IT projects or programs
Experience working with Waterfall Agile or Scrum methodologies
Experience with backlog and workflow management tools
Experience supporting State & Local Government clients
Experience leading hybrid/on-site delivery teams with strong stakeholder engagement requirements