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. \"aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a