Date Posted: 06/06/2024

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 465451

Job Title: Business Process Specialist

Job Location: Oakland, CA, USA, 94612

Work Model: Hybrid

Shift: Onsite at least 2x a week

Employment Type: Temporary

Estimated Duration (In months): 26

Min Hourly Rate($): 75.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 86.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Documentation, JIRA, MS Project, Project Management

Job Description

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

***Only qualified Business Process Specialist candidates located in the Oakland, CA area will be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field

• PMP, PRINCE2, ACP, SAFe, or similar project management certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in project management or a PMO role

• Solid Project Management experience, setting up a PMO, training and streamlining processes

• Experience in leading PMOs and managing complex programs/projects using waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies

• Proven experience in standing up a PMO

• Experience in developing and implementing project management standards and methodologies

• Creating training materials and leading training sessions with large teams

• Experience in setting up a project management center of excellence

• Exceptional project management documentation and training capabilities

• Experience in delivering infrastructure and application programs and projects

• Experience with SAFe and Waterfall methodologies

Skills:

• Strong collaborator and self-starter

• Strong knowledge of project management principles and best practices

• Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills

• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Planisware, PPM)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

The Office of the CIO (OCIO) represents the cross-functional IT Management capabilities that enable running the business of IT. The OCIO focuses on supporting IT's operation model by ensuring a consistent, transparent, and efficient approach to the way the IT organization delivers value to its partners. The core of the OCIO consists of four areas essential to the long-term success of IT: Contract Management, Culture, Program Management Office and Investment Management.

Position Summary

Client is seeking a highly motivated IT Business Process Specialist- Expert to support the PMO Standards. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization. This role ensures consistency and efficiency in project delivery by curating training materials by leveraging Enterprise guidance and industry best practices, providing guidance, training, and support to project managers and teams.

Business Process Specialist Responsibilities:

-Develop and Maintain Standards:

• Create, update, and enforce project management standards, templates, and processes by leveraging Enterprise framework

• Ensure all project documentation aligns with enterprise standards and industry best practices

• Setup a Project Management Community of Practice

-Methodology and Frameworks:

• Develop and implement project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) tailored to the organization’s needs

• Regularly review and refine methodologies to adapt to changing business environments and technologies

-Training and Support:

• Lead training and support project managers and team members on PMO standards and methodologies

• Conduct workshops and training sessions to improve project management capabilities across the organization

-Governance and Compliance:

• Monitor project compliance with established standards and methodologies

• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to PMO policies and procedures

-Tools and Systems:

• Manage and optimize project management tools and systems

• Provide support and training on the use of project management software and tools

-Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains

• Implement best practices and lessons learned from completed projects

-Reporting and Documentation:

• Develop and maintain documentation for all PMO processes and standards

• Generate regular reports on project status, compliance, and performance metrics

• Help automate reports and streamline the reporting processes

-Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements

• Ensure stakeholder engagement and buy-in for PMO standards and initiatives

Benefits:

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California Pay Equity:

For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).