Project Manager

One of our direct client is urgently looking for a Project Manager @ Palo Alto, CA

TITLE: Project Manager
LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA
Duration: 3 to 6+ Months
Rate: DOE

• "Extensive knowledge of project management and the development and delivery of software
• Manages activities of supporting program teams and internal and external development partners; ensures alignment with program strategy and owns responsibility for overall program profit and loss management.
• Manages and leads key programs involving multiple functions and program teams to drive the engineering development and implementation process for multiple products or service offerings.
• Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with business unit management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to products, processes, or business practices to drive continuous improvement and manage program costs.
• Directs the development of overall program strategy, budgets, resource allocation plans, and general program requirements.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the engineering organization.
• Reviews and evaluates program plans and guidelines for compliance with program management guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve overall program management quality and results for the organization.
• Leads complex analyses of data related to project management, staffing requirements, and finances; present summary of analyses to executive and cross-functional audiences
• Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of program management innovation and excellence.
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