Company:
UNICON International, Inc.
Location: Torrance
Closing Date: 16/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
We are currently accepting resumes for a Senior Project Manager IT position in Torrance, CA.
This position is Hybrid. 2-3 days on site; and as needed basis.
Salary Range: $141k-$151k
Benefits offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K
The selected candidate will perform the following duties:
3rd Party Suppliers:
Not accepting 3rd party suppliers for this role
Additional Comments
1. The selected candidate will be working in a large Safe Agile Team.
2. The selected candidate should be seasoned Agile practitioner/scrum master like to lead the team and able to influence decisions that will impact the project success.
3. The selected candidate should also be hands on all Project Manager's duties (e.g. project planning, scope management, financial management, schedule management, etc.)
4. The selected candidates should be able to create project and executive PowerPoint presentations
5. The selected candidate should also be able to work in a large cross-functional environment and work closely with the business and IT teams and external vendors.
6. The selected candidate should know tools such as Clarity, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft suite of tools
7. client values teamwork so the candidate should also have those soft skills to work with everyone well.
• Develop Project Plans: Create detailed project plans that identify resource and budgetary needs.
• Host Regular Project Meetings: Conduct weekly meetings with the project team and managers to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide updates.
• Manage Deadlines: Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met by coordinating efforts across departments.
• Coordinate with Vendors and Suppliers: Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers as needed for project execution.
• Risk Identification: Continuously assess project risks, including technical, operational, and organizational aspects.
• Mitigation Strategies: Develop risk mitigation plans and proactively address potential issues.
• Quality Control: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet established standards.
• Testing and Validation: Oversee testing phases, including functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Status Updates: Regularly communicate project progress to stakeholders, adjusting communication style based on the audience (executives, technical teams, etc.).
• Issue Resolution: Address any project-related issues promptly, seeking consensus and maintaining transparency.
• Change Implementation: Facilitate the transition from legacy systems to modernized solutions.
• User Adoption: Promote user acceptance and adoption of new technologies.
What will this person be working on
He/She will be the Sr. Project Manager / Scrum master to work on large projects in the Service Marketing area
Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS':
Project Completion: Successfully deliver the project within the specified budget, timeline, and quality standards.
Stakeholder Satisfaction: Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders, keeping them informed about project status and addressing any concerns promptly.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project success.
Team Leadership: Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring team members are motivated and aligned with project goals.
Modernization Achievement: Measure the successful modernization of the 30-year-old technology in the Vehicle Service Contract business area.
NOTE: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act
UNICON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are interested in working for an organization where honesty, integrity, and quality are among the core principles, click apply today!
This position is Hybrid. 2-3 days on site; and as needed basis.
Salary Range: $141k-$151k
Benefits offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K
The selected candidate will perform the following duties:
3rd Party Suppliers:
Not accepting 3rd party suppliers for this role
Additional Comments
1. The selected candidate will be working in a large Safe Agile Team.
2. The selected candidate should be seasoned Agile practitioner/scrum master like to lead the team and able to influence decisions that will impact the project success.
3. The selected candidate should also be hands on all Project Manager's duties (e.g. project planning, scope management, financial management, schedule management, etc.)
4. The selected candidates should be able to create project and executive PowerPoint presentations
5. The selected candidate should also be able to work in a large cross-functional environment and work closely with the business and IT teams and external vendors.
6. The selected candidate should know tools such as Clarity, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft suite of tools
7. client values teamwork so the candidate should also have those soft skills to work with everyone well.
• Develop Project Plans: Create detailed project plans that identify resource and budgetary needs.
• Host Regular Project Meetings: Conduct weekly meetings with the project team and managers to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide updates.
• Manage Deadlines: Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met by coordinating efforts across departments.
• Coordinate with Vendors and Suppliers: Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers as needed for project execution.
• Risk Identification: Continuously assess project risks, including technical, operational, and organizational aspects.
• Mitigation Strategies: Develop risk mitigation plans and proactively address potential issues.
• Quality Control: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet established standards.
• Testing and Validation: Oversee testing phases, including functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Status Updates: Regularly communicate project progress to stakeholders, adjusting communication style based on the audience (executives, technical teams, etc.).
• Issue Resolution: Address any project-related issues promptly, seeking consensus and maintaining transparency.
• Change Implementation: Facilitate the transition from legacy systems to modernized solutions.
• User Adoption: Promote user acceptance and adoption of new technologies.
What will this person be working on
He/She will be the Sr. Project Manager / Scrum master to work on large projects in the Service Marketing area
Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS':
Project Completion: Successfully deliver the project within the specified budget, timeline, and quality standards.
Stakeholder Satisfaction: Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders, keeping them informed about project status and addressing any concerns promptly.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project success.
Team Leadership: Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring team members are motivated and aligned with project goals.
Modernization Achievement: Measure the successful modernization of the 30-year-old technology in the Vehicle Service Contract business area.
NOTE: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act
UNICON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are interested in working for an organization where honesty, integrity, and quality are among the core principles, click apply today!
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