Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager II

Location: Tucson, AZ, 85755

Duration: 24 months

Hybrid position, should plan to come to the office 3 days a week in Tucson, AZ, this may change if decision is to come on site full time later on

Job Details

Responsible for all aspects of various projects of a less complex nature. Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project.

Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending

Responsibilities

• Manages project team information to support project team, LCT and/or LCC decision making
• Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; Robust planning
• Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
• Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt. Tool (PPM)
• Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projectsback on schedule
• Manages preparation for project milestone reviews
• Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
• Executes project management processes
• Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Education Details

Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering or business administration

Master's Degree in science, engineering or business administration

Experience

2-5 years - project management, product development and/or relevant experience

Are equivalencies acceptable? - Yes equivalent combination of education and work experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool
• Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones
• Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs
• Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred
  
  

Licenses And Certifications

Project Management specific training and/or certification About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.