Looking for Professional Services Project Manager

Job Title: Professional Services Project Manager

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: 12+ Months

Responsibilities

• Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners will include 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 them 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 the team before passing them to the client
• Effectively apply Palo Alto Networks Project Management methodology and implement project standards

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience
• 8+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects desired
• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization
• Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheets
• 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