Project Manager Location: Watsonville, CA Length: 6-12 months Require a minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience in a project/program management role, preferably in a PMO environment, with a proven track record of delivering complex, larger scale, global technology projects on time and within budget Bachelors Degree in business, computer science or comparable field of study required PMP Certification required Experience implementing ERP systems (MS Dynamics AX strongly preferred) with an emphasis on Finance, Order to Cash, Supply Chain and BI Business functions Experience managing remote and geographically distributed project teams Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to deal with ambiguity and lead through change Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and work collaboratively and cohesively in a team environment Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, vendors, and other departments Ability to influence through a global, multi-site matrix organization is essential Extensive experience planning and managing projects within various SDLC methodologies i.e. Agile and Waterfall Extensive experience managing project budgets and managing and controlling project-related costs including budget variances. Knowledge of Earned Value Management a plus Experience in organizational change management and continuous process improvement Vendor Relationship Management experience, including the creation and execution of Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Statement of Work (SOW) agreements Extensive experience working with MS Project Professional and MS Enterprise Project Server (2010 preferred) Must be able to maintain a valid California Drivers License with the ability to be insured under company-sponsored liability insurance plan A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions is also required Domestic and international travel 15-20% of work time
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