Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager in

Torrance, CA.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:
- 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
- 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
- Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources
- Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed
- Manages one or more crossfunctional projects of high complexity
- Responsible for the management of one or more medium to largesized, moderately to highly complex projects
- Manage Assigned Projects & Enhancements to new or existing systems
- Follow SDLC methodology and deliverables
- Manage project plan, staff tasks and progress & report status
- Co-ordinate, schedule and chair meetings with multiple stakeholders & distribute meeting minutes
- Maintain Quality, Cost & Delivery aspects of the project
- Create presentation & communication material relevant to a variety of stake holders including business & IT Leadership
- System Analysis for Assigned Projects & Enhancements to new or existing systems Following SDLC methodology (Agile & Waterfall) and creating deliverables (scope doc/functional specs etc.)
- Work shop facilitation(e.g. JAD Sessions), data analysis, business process and workflow analysis/documentation
-Gather, refine, and validate complex business requirements and combine into a clear and prioritized backlog.

Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s 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
- Clear communication skills and ability to communicate and negotiate with stakeholders
- ability to collaborate well with a diverse set of team members (team player)
- Experience delivering projects with Waterfall & Agile Delivery models
- Strong Technical background to clearly understand complex business requirements and benefits of assigned projects
- Ability to innovate and multi-task with minimal oversight
- Ability to perform multiple roles (Scrum Master, Project Manager & Business Analysis)
- Experience delivering enterprise digital platforms or services that involve complex data, transactions or integrations
- Strong Agile and Waterfall delivery experience
- Strong Technical project Management background to clearly understand, present & articulate complex business requirements and benefits of assigned projects
- Ability & Readiness to perform multiple roles (Scrum Master, Project Manager & Business Analysis)
- Advanced ability in creating and implementing program and project plans, managing & monitoring budget & progress, resource usage and quality
- Experience delivering enterprise digital platforms or services that involve complex data, transactions or integrations

Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with Customer Identity & Access Management.
- Experience in Information security & Data privacy domains
- Experience with Jira/Confluence tools to manage project artifacts & support operations
- Familiarity with Salesforce ecosystem/family of Products
- Automotive industry background

UNICON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.