Overview
On Site
USD 100,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
IT Project Management
Issue Tracking
Software Design
Accountability
Multitasking
Project Implementation
Project Scoping
Training
Streaming
Budget
Leadership
Project Documentation
Software Development
ServiceNow
Incident Management
Change Request Management
Communication
Presentations
PMO
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Collaboration
Slack
Project Management
Management
PMP
PMBOK
Job Details
Title: Sr. Project Manager
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 1+ year (6 months) initially
Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: onsite minimum 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
Top Skills: Strong IT project management knowledge and experience, experience with Service Now implementation or similar demand ticketing system.
Job description:
Position Summary
An IT Project Manager leads teams in implementing new applications, design and install new systems and supporting infrastructure, or enhancing existing systems and applications. The candidate for this role needs to be familiar with and have experience managing ServiceNow engagements and understand the ServiceNow core methodology. Project Managers are accountable for managing project teams and using the client's playbook and standard project tools to manage risks and issues to successfully deliver projects that meet scope, schedule and budget. Candidates must possess strong written verbal and communication skills, excellent presentations skills, self-directed and goal oriented.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the management of one or more small and medium projects that are moderately complex. These projects are one-time, multitask jobs that have clearly defined start and end dates, a specific scope of work, a budget, required resources, and a specified performance objective to be achieved. Lead high-impact ServiceNow projects to successful completion in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Responsibilities include:
Exercise independent judgment and discretion related to project execution
Responsible for leading one or more projects typically between $100,000 - $5,000,000
Gather, define and document project requirements
Provide regular project status updates including project progress toward achieving the objectives defined in the project scope
Clearly define and communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all project team members
Independently plan and maintain project tasks and schedule to successfully deliver projects
Ability to think out of the box and creatively solve complex project challenges
Provide directions and lead teams to deliver projects on time and on budget
Conduct project kick-off meetings and phase gate reviews
Ensure all project team members have the tools and training necessary to perform effectively
Record, track and communicate project issues, risks, changes, and status complying with PMO standards
Drive all project related tasks and work streams to successful completion
Develop and maintain up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans
Monitor critical project milestones, identifying and mitigating risks and issues
Proactively address project risks and issues following procedural guidelines
Assess project performance and implement changes as necessary to ensure the projects remains within budget, schedule, and scope
Communicate projects status to all stakeholders and leadership in an accurate and timely manner
Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders
Prepare all project documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness
Qualifications
Minimum:
5 years' experience managing one or more moderately complex IT product/software development cycles/projects.
Proven expertise in leading ServiceNow implementations, specifically in ticketing systems, incident management, and service request management.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and adept presentation skills
Understanding of IT roles and responsibilities
Advanced understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Experience working in a PMO environment as Project Lead or Project Manager on medium to complex projects
Advanced PM knowledge and technical competence
Desired
Experience managing project for implementing and upgrading collaboration tools (Zoom, Office360, Slack, Box, Lucid, etc.)
Proficient in using Project management tools e.g. Smartsheet, Anaplan
Experience in managing resource plans and resource balancing across projects and programs
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
#TB_IT
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 1+ year (6 months) initially
Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: onsite minimum 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
Top Skills: Strong IT project management knowledge and experience, experience with Service Now implementation or similar demand ticketing system.
Job description:
Position Summary
An IT Project Manager leads teams in implementing new applications, design and install new systems and supporting infrastructure, or enhancing existing systems and applications. The candidate for this role needs to be familiar with and have experience managing ServiceNow engagements and understand the ServiceNow core methodology. Project Managers are accountable for managing project teams and using the client's playbook and standard project tools to manage risks and issues to successfully deliver projects that meet scope, schedule and budget. Candidates must possess strong written verbal and communication skills, excellent presentations skills, self-directed and goal oriented.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the management of one or more small and medium projects that are moderately complex. These projects are one-time, multitask jobs that have clearly defined start and end dates, a specific scope of work, a budget, required resources, and a specified performance objective to be achieved. Lead high-impact ServiceNow projects to successful completion in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Responsibilities include:
Exercise independent judgment and discretion related to project execution
Responsible for leading one or more projects typically between $100,000 - $5,000,000
Gather, define and document project requirements
Provide regular project status updates including project progress toward achieving the objectives defined in the project scope
Clearly define and communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all project team members
Independently plan and maintain project tasks and schedule to successfully deliver projects
Ability to think out of the box and creatively solve complex project challenges
Provide directions and lead teams to deliver projects on time and on budget
Conduct project kick-off meetings and phase gate reviews
Ensure all project team members have the tools and training necessary to perform effectively
Record, track and communicate project issues, risks, changes, and status complying with PMO standards
Drive all project related tasks and work streams to successful completion
Develop and maintain up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans
Monitor critical project milestones, identifying and mitigating risks and issues
Proactively address project risks and issues following procedural guidelines
Assess project performance and implement changes as necessary to ensure the projects remains within budget, schedule, and scope
Communicate projects status to all stakeholders and leadership in an accurate and timely manner
Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders
Prepare all project documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness
Qualifications
Minimum:
5 years' experience managing one or more moderately complex IT product/software development cycles/projects.
Proven expertise in leading ServiceNow implementations, specifically in ticketing systems, incident management, and service request management.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and adept presentation skills
Understanding of IT roles and responsibilities
Advanced understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Experience working in a PMO environment as Project Lead or Project Manager on medium to complex projects
Advanced PM knowledge and technical competence
Desired
Experience managing project for implementing and upgrading collaboration tools (Zoom, Office360, Slack, Box, Lucid, etc.)
Proficient in using Project management tools e.g. Smartsheet, Anaplan
Experience in managing resource plans and resource balancing across projects and programs
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
#TB_IT
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