IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager IV Oakland, CAIT Project Manager IV Oakland, CA 6 Months Pay: $75-85 per hour Hybrid at OGO, at least one day onsite per week, could be more depending on business needs.Job Responsibilities:Manager would also like someone experienced in Consumer Privacy and Cookie compliance project experience. Responsible for the concurrent management of one or more complex projects. These projects are one-time, multitask jobs that have clearly defined start and end dates, a specific scope of work, a budget, required resources, and a specified performance objective to be achieved.Specific Responsibilities Include:Consistently demonstrates advanced knowledge and technical competence Actions and recommendations impact achievement of department goals May act as a team lead and/or coach to developing employees Responsible for leading one or more projects typically between *** - *** Gathering, defining and documenting project requirements Clearly defining and communicating roles, responsibilities and expectations for all members of the project team Obtaining and defining staffing requirements and forming project teams Independently planning all associated work to meet project goals Providing direction and leadership to project management analysts and schedulers Developing metrics, procedures, objectives and methods to assess project progress while utilizing established standards and quality objectives Conducting project kick-off meetings Communicating individual project roles and expectations Ensuring all project team members have the tools and training necessary to perform effectively Recording, tracking and communicating issues, risks, changes, and status reports within a standard tool Accurately and consistently forecasting project resource, material and contract costs within a standard tool(s) Driving all project related tasks to completion Developing and Maintaining up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans Monitoring critical project milestones, and identifying ways to resolve schedule issues Coordinating any required contract work within defined policy Conducting and site visits as necessary Assessing project performance and implementing changes as necessary to ensure the projects remains within specified cost, schedule, scope and quality objectives Communicating status of all projects to stakeholders and management Developing and maintaining a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors and key clients Resolving problems of project specific scope within procedural guidelines Exercising independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with moderate scope and complexity Preparing all project documentation for closure, storage, and possible auditing activities, ensuring technical accuracy Functioning in a process oriented environmentEducation Minimum:BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent experienceEducation Desired:Advanced degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalentExperience Minimum:8+ years experience managing one or more complex IT product/software development cycles/projects Experience with IT professional service agreements and materials logisticsExperience Desired:Experience working in a PMO environment as Project Lead or Project Manager for highly complex projectsLicense/Certification Minimum:Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI.License/Certification Desired:Certification from an accredited program (e.g. Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate Program, etc.) or equivalent. Often serves as a technical coach, trainer, or mentor for others. Acts as lead on IT cross-functional projects/initiatives.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Minimum:Advanced and expert understanding of project management principles and methodologies Understanding of business, and IT strategies and objectives Workforce planning and resource management skills Ability to function and manage in a matrixed environment Understanding of IT roles and responsibilities Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills Skill inventory and database experience Financial Acumen, team player, makes agreements Proficiency in negotiation and risk managementDesired:Skilled in using the following programs: Client Project and Portfolio Management Center (PPMC), IT Methodology, Microsoft Office Suite