Project Manager

Project Manager

HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Pleasanton, California (Hybrid)

Position Type: Contract (6 months)

• Duration: Minimum 6 months, likely 9 months depending on project scope
• Schedule: Hybrid – ideally 3 days/week onsite at Pleasanton office during early stages

Hourly / Salary: Based on experience

Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join their team!

Overview:

The Project Manager will join our client’s Business Technology (BT)

organization - Collaboration Technology, focusing on leading Email migration project

within our Digital Employee Experience team. You'll play a pivotal role in developing and

managing the project plan for email migration, coordinating with IT teams and

stakeholders, identifying and mitigating project risks and conducting post-migration

validation and testing This position requires a unique blend of technical project

management expertise, agile methodologies, and a deep understanding of employee

needs. We believe that empowered and engaged employees drive innovation and

success. Our team is passionate about creating intuitive, user-friendly solutions that

streamline workflows, foster collaboration, and enhance productivity.

About the Role:

• Project Leadership: Drive end-to-end project management of complex technical initiatives, from conception to deployment, ensuring timely delivery, within budget, and meeting high-quality standards.
• Agile Champion: Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, etc.), foster a collaborative team environment, and remove roadblocks to ensure smooth project execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with diverse stakeholders across the organization, including product managers, engineers, IT, and business leaders, to align project goals and ensure successful outcomes.
• Employee-Centric Focus: Understand and advocate for employee needs, gathering feedback, and translating insights into actionable project requirements.
• Technology Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in common workplace productivity tools and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.
• Communication & Reporting: Provide clear and concise project updates to stakeholders, create comprehensive documentation, and track key performance indicators.

About you:

• Proven Experience: 6 years of experience in technical project management, ideally within a software development or IT environment.
• Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and a track record of successful Agile project delivery.
• Experience working with agile dashboards to track metrics.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-Starter: Proactive, independent, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Problem Solver: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Customer Focus: Dedication to delivering exceptional employee experiences through technology.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in managing large scale migration projects
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar certifications.
• Technical Background: Experience with software development or IT infrastructure

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