Senior Project Manager

At Quantcast, we don't just build advertising technology, we revolutionize how it works. Our AI-powered Demand Side Platform (DSP) connects the world's most ambitious marketers with their ideal audiences across the open internet, delivering results that actually move the needle. Since 2006, we've been the industry's trailblazer, launching the first AI-powered measurement platform for publishers and the first AI-driven DSP. Our AI doesn't just optimize—it delivers the measurable outcomes that matter most to our clients, giving them the competitive edge they need in a crowded marketplace. Ready to join the team that's defining the future of digital advertising? The IT Project Manager independently manages a full range of projects, including the larger and more complex corporate or departmental projects and implementations. They organize and execute projects, including coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Duties also include coordinating and communicating between technical service teams and various business units. What you’ll do:

• Ability to adapt project management techniques to leverage best concepts of iterative agile methodologies and pre-planned processes based on the needs of the particular team and project.
• Ability to come up to speed on various IT-provided technical services and provide value in coordination and communications related to those services.
• Comfortable to translate between technical and non-technical staff, including senior leadership.
• Participate in developing and improving upon departmental project management methodologies.
• Leads and motivates teams and ensures projects are delivered with a high degree of quality.
• Effectively manages the project scope, budget, and timeline.Evaluates the impact to the project if changes are made to these constraints.
• Identifies and manages potential risks or issues. Proactively develops contingency and mitigation plans.
• Utilizes analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as project management and technical knowledge, to assess and resolve project-related obstacles.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to project team members, internal customers, and the management team. Communicates difficult and sensitive information tactfully.
• Influences decision-making, obtains buy-in, and negotiates resources, scope, and timelines with Project Sponsors, key stakeholders, and project team members.
• Manages contract and consulting resources and ensures compliance with the project budget and Statement of Work.
• Analyzes and assesses project requirements and processes.
• Identifies the areas for improvements proactively and leads the project effort in standardizing the processes and procedures, streamlining, enhancing, and making processes superior and simple.
• Delivers effective problem solving with an analytical mindset and taking end-to-end project ownership to prevent and solve problems, and to anticipate and avoid problems before they become project blockers.
• Takes control of all assigned IT projects end-to-end to effectively challenge project members, ensure accountability, and inform stakeholders of project outcomes.

Who you are:

• 3+ years of experience in managing IT Projects required. A combination of technical IT and leadership experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in managing IT Projects preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing medium to large complexity IT projects.
• Ability to influence and motivate others (who do not report to you) to perform quality work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management , project team members, internal clients, and consultants. This includes working closely with engineers, engineering leaders, and business unit stakeholders.
• Strong ability to persuade at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and solve complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of JIRA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of waterfall and agile methodologies and experience managing projects in both.

At Quantcast, we craft offers that reflect your unique skills, expertise, and geographic location. On top of a competitive salary, this position includes a performance bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. For more details, visit our Careers Page and see how we support our team. We are headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the world. Quantcast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please see the Applicant Privacy Notice for details on our applicant privacy policy. Join the team that unlocks potential.