Immediate need for a Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Duration: 6 Months Location: El Segundo, CA

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position manages the initiation, planning, execution (including managing and controlling) and closing of complex IT projects with budgets between $1M and $15M.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

  • Facilitates the capturing and prioritization of project requirements
  • Leads, plans, schedules, tracks, and manages project deliverables, goals, and milestones; adjusts project plans and/or resources to meet changing needs and requirements o Assesses risks and creates strategies for risk mitigation and project contingency planning o Designs and maintains technical and project documentation o Identifies and resolves project issues; ensures appropriate communication to project stakeholders o Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate
  • Develops and executes stakeholder management plan
  • Manages project scope and the change control process as appropriate
  • Develops project plans and team assignments o Directs and monitors daily work of teams including progress toward goals o Identifies and secures resources as needed o Provides day-to-day direction and oversight over project engineering teams
  • Develops and manages project budgets, analyzes variances, and resolves invoice issues
  • In alignment with People Services, analyzes Organizational Change Management (OCM) hurdles and devises/executes plans to overcome resistance and foster adoption of project deliverables
  • Delivers/coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed
  • Monitors, reviews, and/or appropriately escalates functional, quality, and timeline issues
  • Develops and executes procurement management plan in association with Procurement and the vendor management plan
  • Implements project and quality assurance reviews in accordance with IT guidelines to ensure profitable and successful execution
  • Ensures project plans and all project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored
  • Delivers engaging, informative and well-organized presentations
  • Participates in identifying and prioritizing opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise
  • Keeps track of lessons learned during the life of the project and facilitates a discussion/review at the end of project as part of closing the project out
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to: o Holds/attends team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed o Knows, understands, and follows teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures
  • Travels up to 25%

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in related area required or a combination of education and progressively responsible work experience in related area may be substituted in lieu of degree on a year-for-year basis
  • Minimum of seven (7) years’ IT experience required including:
    o Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing IT projects o Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions required o Demonstrated experience in resource management and change management techniques required
  • Project Management Professional certification or completion of another recognized project management certification preferred
  • Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Project required; intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook required
  • Healthcare industry experience preferred

Virender Singh Sr. Consultant - Talent Acquisition Virender.Singh@calance.com

How to apply

Virender Singh | Sr. Consultant - Talent Acquisition | Virender.Singh@calance.com

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