10780 - Project Manager II Location – Fountain Valley, CA Purpose: The Project Manager is responsible in planning and coordinating all aspects of internal information system-specific projects from mitigation to delivery. Projects often involve network, server, software implementation and upgrade, and the like. Coordinates work performed by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity. Essential Functions: Perform all activities required by project management professionals, including:   + Project Integration Management Activities: + Develop project charter + Develop project management plan + Direct and manage project execution + Monitor and control project work + Perform integrated change control + Close project or phase + Project Scope Management Activities: + Support and/or collect business requirements + Define project scope + Create work breakdown structure using MS Project + Verify scope with business stakeholders and technical team + Control scope + Project Time Management Activities: + Define and document activities outside of the project schedule + Sequence activities and identify dependencies + Estimate activity resources through meetings with team members + Estimate activity durations + Develop project schedule + Control schedule impacts + Project Cost Management Activities: + Estimate costs through meetings with team leaders and vendors + Determine / Manage project budget + Control costs + Human Resource Management Activities: + Develop resource management plan + Acquire necessary project team members + Develop project team to support project deliverables + Manage project team + Project Communication Management Activities: + Identify and document project sponsor and stakeholders. + Develop communication plan and distribute information + Manage stakeholder expectations + Report performance and project status + Risk Project Management Activities: + Plan risk management + Identify risks + Perform qualitative risk analysis + Perform quantitative risk analysis + Plan risk responses + Monitor and control Risks + Project Procurement Management Activities: + Plan and support procurement + Conduct / support / coordinate procurement activities. + Administer procurement + Close procurement + Conduct Project Status Meetings + Manage and document meeting minutes and action items as needed. + Quality Assurance Activities + Ensure all PM policies, standards, and processes are upheld and performed. + Manage and support business user acceptance testing. + Ensure security reviews are conducted on all project initiatives. + Ensure architecture reviews are conducted on all project initiatives. + Project Planning Support + Facilitate and educate project members of project objectives, strategies, standards, and policies. + Provide quality feedback and project lessons learned + Lead / Support project quality audit as directed by Project Planning + Support continual improvement project templates and procedures. + Maintain awareness/understanding of best practices in IT industry + Support and maintain project sites using SharePoint 2013 + Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills and relationship management capability. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements: + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, minimum of 7 years as Project Manager or 5 years Project Management with 2 years of Business Analyst experience + PMP Certification required + Proficiency in all Microsoft products (Project, Word, Excel, Ppt, Visio, SharePoint) is required + Experience using Project Server is a plus + Project Management Office (PMO) experience is a plus. + Experience with automotive industry is a plus + Data Analysis skills (SQL data extraction, exporting to MS Excel, data manipulation, Report Formatting, and analysis) + ITIL v3 certification or understanding is a plus + Knowledge in ServiceNow or other related ITSM ticketing tools is a plus + Excellent communication and collaboration skills + Ability to work independently and as part of a team + Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. + Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects in a fast-paced environment. + Highly motivated with a desire to improve skills, processes and procedures. Salary Range - $91,810 - $131,285   Powered by JazzHR