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Sr. Project Manager, IT
1388 Kifer Road Mountain View, CA 94043 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Sr. Project Manager, IT opportunity with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.
Job Description:
- The IT Project Manager leads project teams to design and implement new applications and systems or enhance existing applications and systems.
- Successfully deliver projects that meet scope, schedule, and budget.
- Project Managers are accountable for successfully delivering projects while adhering to the playbook and standard project tools.
- Candidates need to demonstrate strong written, verbal, and communication abilities, exceptional presentation skills, and a focused commitment to achieving goals.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the management of one or more small and medium-sized projects that are moderately complex.
- Project managers are to complete assigned projects within the defined start and end dates, established scope of work, within budget and specified performance objectives.
- The project manager is responsible for the ensuring that all project deliverables are completed and documented.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion related to project execution
- Responsible for leading one or more projects typically between $100,000 - $5,000,000.
- Gather, define and document project requirements.
- Clearly define and communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all project team members
- Independently plan and maintain project tasks and schedule to successfully deliver projects
- Ability to think out of the box and creatively solve complex project challenges
- Lead project teams to deliver projects on time and on budget
- Conduct project kick-off meetings and phase gate reviews
- Ensure all project team members have the tools and training necessary to perform effectively
- Record, track and communicate project issues, risks, changes, and status complying with PMO standards
- Drive all project related tasks and work streams to successful completion
- Develop and maintain up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans
- Monitor critical project milestones, identifying and mitigating risks and issues
- Proactively address project risks and issues following procedural guidelines
- Assess project performance and implement changes as necessary to ensure projects remain within budget, schedule, and scope
- Communicate project status to all stakeholders and leadership in an accurate and timely manner
- Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders
- Prepare all project documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Job Qualifications:
- 5 years’ experience managing one or more moderately complex IT product/software development cycles/projects
- Strong verbal and written communication; effective presenter
- Advanced understanding of project management principles and methodologies
- Experience working in a PMO environment as Project Lead or Project Manager on medium to complex projects
- Advanced PM knowledge and technical competence.
- Experience managing projects for facilities and/or physical security
- Experience managing project for implementing and upgrading collaboration tools (Zoom, Office360, Slack, Box, Lucid)
- Proficient in using Project management tools e.g. Smartsheet, Anaplan
- Understanding of IT roles and responsibilities
- Experience in managing resource plans and resource balancing across projects and programs
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Range: $80-$89/hr.
- Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite).
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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