Project Manager
Job Description
Summary
For location, preferred is San Diego with Franklin Lakes next and then other areas if we need to expand to find the right person.
The Project Manager will be responsible for implementation of commercial strategic initiatives which include experience in CRM (Contact Management systems), Contact Master (master data) in a SFDC / Marketo environment.
The project manager will drive the successful implementations through the adherence to a proprietary methodology and regulatory compliance followed for all systems implementations.
The project manager will be the liaison between the IT and business teams to drive a successful outcome.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic understanding, change management experience & exceptional communication & analytical skills together.
10+ years of senior project management using PMBOK guidelines.
Experience with managing projects which include SFDC and Marketo systems.
Experience with managing projects which include working within a master data environment and experience with Rialto and data lake implementations.
Proven track record of collaborating with functional leads to solve complex technical / business problems and presenting solutions to leadership.
Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and manage multiple projects at once in parallel.
Experienced knowledge of project management methodologies such as SDLC, SCRUM, Agile, hybrid and best practices.
Experience working with and managing 3rd party vendors
Experience in managing highly visible projects with multiple workstreams and technology.
Experience with executive level communications written & oral. Establish, maintain, and collaborate stakeholder relationships, expectations both internal and external for the project and organization.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrable Resilience, empathy, and accountability.
Proficient in using Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, MS Project.)
Solid experience in software Implementations in Manufacturing.
Core Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge
Program management concepts
Has technical and practical knowledge of the core Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) concepts and principles (e.
g., agile, work breakdown structure, waterfall planning)
Demonstrated experience driving projects from initiation through closure.
Skilled in establishing detailed scope, schedule, resources, and budget using standard project tools (MS Project / SharePoint / etc.).
Experienced establishing Stakeholder management plans, Risk / issue management plans, Vendor management plans and Quality plans.
Experienced establishing and following controls to manage scope change and reporting project schedule / budget performance.
Proactive in surfacing risks and issues. Ability to engage project team and stakeholder community to resolve issues and define risk mitigations.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal customers.
Is committed to meeting internal customers’ expectations and needs while applying the concepts of objectivity and transparency.
Has technical knowledge and communication proficiency to engage with external customers and suppliers.
Leadership Skills and Presence
Gains support by actively and consistently involving others.
Has an awareness of the audience and cultural and ideological differences and knows how to engage them and have an impact on their decisions and behaviors.
Capable of building a leadership presence that inspires project stakeholders and team members to achieve the project objectives.
Proactive in driving creative resolutions to project issues and risk.
Interpersonal Skills
Experienced in the techniques to work in a virtual / cross cultural meeting environment.
Excellent time management skills. Able to work on multiple concurrent activities and prioritize personal workload and team-work load to optimize project delivery.
Ability to lead effective meetings / workshops. Creating meeting objectives, agendas, and timely distribution of meeting minutes.
Ability to manage meeting discussions to achieve meeting objectives and timeline.
Qualifications
Must haves
5 7 years of project management work experience using PMBOK guidelines.
Preferred
PMP, or other PMI Certification or equivalent
BS in Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Engineering, or related degree that provide foundational skills that foster success in managing projects.
Prior experience working in organizations performing process documentation or implementation of business process outsourcing models.
Primary Work Location
USA CA (San Diego Preferred) or NJ - Hybrid Work model
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