Description Robert Half is in the market for a talented, driven Project Manager to lead various marketing efforts in the Automotive industry. This Project Manager role is a long-term contract opportunity, located in the Torrance, California area. If you value organization and enjoy working with a variety of teams, this position could be for you.Tasks to be completed on a daily weekly monthly or annual basis project assigned:
Large-scale IT project that will involve multiple technologies
Be a core resource within the Marketing Technology unit operating as a senior PM assigned to project
The candidate will be expected to grow knowledge on methodology and build a strong working knowledge of the digital properties assigned to the Marketing Technology IT unit
Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations including tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources
Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis identifying resource needs performing quality reviews and escalating functional quality timeline issues appropriately
Manage and monitor project financials project budgets forecasts variances invoices
Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope budget risk and resources of the work effort being managed
Manages crossfunctional projects of high complexity
Assess project status and proactively manage changes in scope and priorities throughout project
Manage project communications and status reports across project team IT Leadership and Business Stakeholders
Facilitate cross-functional meetings with various functional areas and external vendors
Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes action items issues lists and risk management plans
Be a core resource within the Marketing Technology unit operating as a senior PM assigned to projects
Requirements
Academic/Experience/Competency:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration or other related field or equivalent work experience.
Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred.
7 to 10 years of IT work experience
5 years managing projects
Advanced ability to oversee and manage large complex diverse and strategic projects that impact the organization as a whole
Advanced understanding and ability to manage complex program and project budgets
Advanced ability in implementing program and project plans monitoring progress resource usage and quality
Advanced knowledge in conducting risk assessments and developing plans for eliminating or mitigating the risks identified
Advanced understanding of multiple project management disciplines
Extensive project management knowledge/experience in leading and implementing customer data platform and customer centric programs
Advanced knowledge/experience of multiple project management strategies disciplines and theories
Strong experience with Agile/SCRUM/SAFE delivery methodologies
Strong experience with Jira and Confluence
Strong experience managing Software package implementation projects / programs including SaaS framework
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Effective communication and guidance for technical teams such as ARB Architectural Review Board
Take personal ownership and responsibility for all deliverables
Experienced with RFP and vendor selection
Ability to create and present materials for Lean Business Case and Quarterly Business Review with the product owner
Knowledge skills abilities traits certifications years of experience to successfully perform job function:
1 Clear communication skills and ability to communicate and negotiate with stakeholders
2 Ability to collaborate well with a diverse set of team members team player
3 Strong Familiarity with Waterfall Agile Delivery models
4 Technical background to clearly understand complex business requirements and benefits of assigned projects
5 Ability to innovate and multi-task with minimal oversight
6 Ability to perform the role of scrum-master
Preferred:
1 Automotive industry background familiarity with Automotive Product related Business Processes
2 Experience delivering consumer facing websites digital platforms or services that involve complex data transactions or integrations
3 Familiarity with Jira/Confluence tools to manage project artifacts user stories test cases etc.
4 Familiarity with customer dat
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