We have a 6+ month contract opportunity for a Project Manager. This position will require some site visits to locations in the greater Bay area. Work from home will be allowed on days there are no site visits or in person meetings.
The successful candidate will have a background managing projects in the telecom and networking technology fields.
Job Description:
Manages approved projects that are complex in nature from conception through completion to include scope, time, and cost.
Provides leadership to project team and junior members of project management and Project Coordinators. Accountable for adhering to the Sutter Health Project Methodology Standards - Tools / Processes. Overall accountability for each assigned project.
Responsible for the management of multiple medium sized projects and/or 1-3 large size projects that are highly complex.
These types of projects cross multiple service lines and/or regions, have multiple facets of work teams that provide the output of deliverables, and/or multiple complex milestones or critical paths which can result in different outcomes of the work at hand and therefore take more resources and expertise to manage and see through to completion. More senior role has responsibility for multiple large, complex projects with greater impact to the enterprise. Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project oriented work efforts. 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 review; and escalating functional, quality, and timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed.
Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques. Works under general direction of senior level management.
Typically manages and mentors project coordinators, other members of the project team, and other project services staff as appropriate.
Required Skills:
Manages all aspects of assigned projects including scope, time and cost
- Architects Project Plan structure.
- Manages issues, risks, and/or Project Scope Change Management processes and runs timely reports.
- Identifies and analyzes trends, and recommends solutions.
- Approves and oversees project documentation (including version control, that proper templates are
used, that team members accurately check documents out/ in, etc) and status reporting.
- Accountable for measuring and monitoring project resource capacity.
- Monitors and reports actual implementation progress against plan.
- Holds Project Team Members accountable for utilization of PWA.
- Monitors, reports, and coordinates with others to resolve issues that jeopardize the project plan
timeline.
- Timely Escalation to Manager or Project Sponsor.
45%
Team Lead
- Leads development of the project charter.
- Identifies required resources across services lines as well as across affiliates.
- Negotiates resource assignment and schedule including overall timeline and key deliverables.
- Performs demand capacity analysis.
- Works with the implementation team and vendors to get answers to project questions, as assigned.
- Communicates information effectively to other team members.
- Assists in the development of the project training program and related materials as assigned.
- Remains up-to-date on changes and project updates.
- Responsible for providing education and support for Project Team Members in complying to our PWA and
helping project team members think through project plan deliverables.
- Coaches Project Managers and project management staff on principles and techniques of effective
project management.
- Accepts other assignments for specialty projects as requested and deemed appropriate by the assigned
Manager.
- Manages project related risks & issues.
- Disseminates information related to project timeline and deliverables.
40%
May, depending upon project size and in the absence of a Project Coordinator, develop and maintain
project infrastructure
- Ensures workspace is available and that all team members are given appropriate levels of access.
- Files documents in the appropriate spot.
- Posts project deliverables and templates.
- Supports project lead by submitting one-liner project overview to project server during discovery phase
for higher-level approval when assigned.
10%
May, depending upon project size and in the absence of a Project Coordinator, provide administrative
support for a project including:
- Scheduling meetings, including arranging for required rooms, materials and supplies.
- Preparing agendas, and takes and distributes minutes.
- Capturing and following-up on assignments. 5%
Education:
.Bachelor's Business or Computer Science Required Or equivalent Experience
Or
Years of
Experience Details Required/Preferred
6-9 years Relevant work experience as typically acquired in 6 to 8 years. Required
Demonstrated experience using Project Management software tools. Required
Experience with MS Project. Required
Experience in the healthcare industry is desired.
location: Oakland, California
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 75 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Responsible for the management of multiple medium sized projects and/or 1-3 large size projects that are highly complex.
These types of projects cross multiple service lines and/or regions, have multiple facets of work teams that provide the output of deliverables, and/or multiple complex milestones or critical paths which can result in different outcomes of the work at hand and therefore take more resources and expertise to manage and see through to completion. More senior role has responsibility for multiple large, complex projects with greater impact to the enterprise. Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project oriented work efforts. 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 review; and escalating functional, quality, and timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
