Project Manager

MatchPoint is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry specific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Role: Project Manager

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: San Francisco, CA-Hybrid

Rate: $70/hr on W2

Role Descriptions:

• Responsible for the concurrent management of one or more small to medium-sized 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:
• Demonstrates full technical competence Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with moderate scope and complexity
• Responsible for leading one or more projects typically between $100,000 - $1,000,000 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 remain 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 environment

Education Minimum:

BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience Minimum:

3+ years experience managing one or more small to medium IT product/software development cycles/projects Experience

Desired: Experience working in a Project Management Office (PMO) environment as Project Lead or Project Manager for medium complex projects License/Certification

Desired: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI or equivalent certification from an accredited program (e.g. Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate Program)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum: Fully competent understanding of project management principles and methodologies Understanding of the companies 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 management

Desired: Skilled in using the following programs ?? PPMC, IT Methodology, Microsoft Office Suite

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