Position Title: Technical Project Manager III
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Expected Duration: Long Term 3+ year contracts
Job Type: [CONTRACT], [Hybrid]
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Expected Duration: Long Term 3+ year contracts
Job Type: [CONTRACT], [Hybrid]
Job Description:
- Client is looking for hire four Senior Project Managers to support enterprise-wide technical projects.
- They are looking for these individuals to come onsite to Newport Beach 2x a week.
- As a Sr. Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology, data, strategy, and process-related projects.
- This role involves managing cross-functional teams, coordinating resources, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
Technical Skills:
Must Have:
- Ability to identify technical activities, ask critical questions, coach others, and drive change.
- Proficiency in MS productivity tools (SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel) and project management tools (Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, SmartSheet).
- Experience with visualization/analytics tools like PowerBI.
Nice to Have: Background in strategic management or consulting, MBA, PMP, Agile certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Drive complex, cross-functional projects.
- Maintain project schedules and documents.
- Lead and influence stakeholders and project teams.
- Establish and maintain scope, plans, and resources.
- Create and maintain project artifacts (CBAs, Charters, RAID logs, status reports).
- Manage project budgets and track expenses.
- Serve as a liaison between Technology, Corporate, and Divisional teams.
- Support organizational communications and change management.
Experience Required:
- 7-10 years in program/project management (Waterfall & Agile).
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in project management and MS productivity tools.
- Knowledge of IT topics and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strategic management or consulting background.
- MBA, PMP, Agile certifications.
- Experience in insurance or financial services industry.