Senior IT Project Manager

Title: Senior IT Project Manager
Location: Inglewood, CA 90302
Duration: Permanent / Full Time


Pay Range: $130K - $160K


This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The IT Senior Project Manager is responsible for the management of key IT projects with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget and within scope.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in IS/IT or related field
• 4-7 years experience successfully managing IT projects
• Proven working experience in project management in the information technology sector
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in IT applications or IT Infrastructure
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio
• PMP certification is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Medium-to-large office environment
• Fast paced office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.