Project Manager II

Job Title: Project Manager II
Pay Rate: $45.04/ hr - $54.47/hr
Location: Irvine, CA
Area Code: 949
ZIP Code: 92606
Start Date: Right Away
Shift: 1st shift
Keywords: #IrvineJobs#ManagerJobs

Benefits:
* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
* 401k
* On the job training / cross-training
* Life Insurance, disability insurance
* Voluntary life insurance for family members available.
* Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
* Scheduled performance reviews
* Referral program

Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
*Ensures customer requirements are met and are in the best interests of Client by creating the program charter, baseline plan, and other program management components. Ensures that the cost basis and/or pricing is correct by evaluating resource requirements and performing risk analysis. As described by AGS PRM-01 (Program Management Policy).
*Plans tasks in conjunction with established project and contractual goals and objectives.
*Proposes recommendations for changes and executes project charter for defined area of responsibility.
*Identifies and addresses critical issues and leads the development of action plans to improve project performance (e.g. scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, etc.).
*Ensures process compliance across the project team. Facilitates and ensures effective product/technology gate reviews.
*Communicates project status to Division staff, management, and customer through project/program reviews and elevates issues as required.
*Identifies ways to improve project productivity and/or implementation of appropriate project management methodologies.
*Determines and negotiates resource allocations with functional managers and monitors/maintains budgetary controls.
*Monitors and assesses baseline budget and integrated schedule performance in coordination with related team members or functional management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
*BA/BS degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field. Formal project management training (e.g. PMI methodology) required; professional certification (PMP or CAPM) required, typically within 6 months of assignment.
*Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years related work experience, including two or more years leading multiple projects of varying complexity and scope.
*Prior cross-functional and business experience with high-technology customers, products, and processes preferred.
*Working knowledge of the Project Management five stage process. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying formal PM tools and techniques (e.g. scheduling, cost management, change control, risk management, etc.)
*Proficient with most project management tools, including, but not limited to: scheduling, cost management, change control, time management, scope and resources, work breakdown structures, and risk management.
*Ability to communicate and serve as the customer advocate to fulfill requirements; helps resolve problems encountered by the project team.
*Effective use of interpersonal and presentation skills and negotiation principles with varied audiences.
*Proficiency with financial analysis (e.g. cost breakdowns, risk analysis, budget, etc.). Experience with cost, contract terms and conditions, and profit decisions.
*Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry practices. Takes steps to safeguard Client competitive information and intellectual property.
*Ability to support and develop the project team through training and individual coaching.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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