Role: Sr. IT Project Manager Location: Santa Monica, CA Type: Contract

Description:
Possesses expertise in project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
Possesses good understanding of the SDLC, including agile development methodology, and how to apply them for relevant projects.
Possesses technical experience in multiple disciples of IT with experience in delegating project responsibilities and meeting timelines.
Understands how to leverage technical architects and uses them to factor in architectural planning into decisions and recommendations.
Successfully implements systems/solutions of contained or small to medium risk.

Specific education and experience requirements:
Typical candidates will possess 6 years of relevant experience and BS in Computer Science or related fields Or equivalent experience or an M.S. and 4 years of relevant experience

Specific job responsibilities:
Interfaces with stakeholders and management to manage expectations, provide status updates on project and discuss concerns.
Is accountable for ensuring resolution of concerns/issues.
Develops project budget for budget request purposes, leveraging his/her team.
Develops a proposed approach to address a business problem (e.g., build vs. buy), leveraging his/her team.
Participates in/leads the development of RFP/RFI process.
Develops project plans. Manages resources, project schedule and budget to meet deliverables.
Maintains all reporting requirements as needed.
Actively manages the execution of the project, including assigning work to project staff, managing project scope and project finances, and ensuring the quality of deliverables.
Ensures all deliverables and commitments are met and the project is in compliance with relevant standards and methodologies.
Leads basic project risk management.