Project Manager. W2 only. Local candidates only.

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Project Manager.

Job Title: Project Manager

Duration: 6 Months to 1 year Contract

Location: Hybrid - Sunnyvale CA.. Local candidates only.

W2: $80/hr to 85/hr W2. (Depending on experience)

Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Corporate Functions.

Job Description

IT Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning and execution of complex cross-functional projects associated with driving scalability in Corporate Applications. Projects will span across a broad range from ideation, evaluation to implementation of new software systems, scale up for product launches, integration of acquisitions, system upgrades, facility expansions.

• Project Manager with Workday experience – integration and testing in functional core HCM
• Engaging with 3rd party vendors
• Userbase – entire organization
• UAT – constant follow-ups, making sure people are engaged, ability to talk to business partners and regular users
• Guide them through our testing framework.
• Will not be involved in Workday configurations.
• Has Workday Integration experience
• Has Workday Application knowledge

Primary Function of Position:

Seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to provide program management and leadership for multi- functional product development teams in the Corporate Ops Portfolio.

• As a Senior Project Manager, you will develop a complete plan of record and lead the team to implement the plan, responsible for meeting the project dates, ensure effective testing and product performance, project budgeted cost.

• Knowledge of Financial Processes (Record to Report, Financial Close, Asset Management, Sales planning, Expense Management) and HR processes (Talent Acquisition, Payroll) and other beneficials.

• Ways of working: Set Schedule (3 days) and Onsite in Sunnyvale Campus

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Gain cross-functional alignment on strategies, goals, resources, and timelines. Cross-functional teams include Finance, HR, Manufacturing, Operations, Security, Applications, Infrastructure, IT, Regulatory, Compliance, Field Service, Customer Service, and other Business Units.

• Partner with business PM and leverage Organization Change Management - stakeholder analysis, communication plans, training material and end user training, solution adoption.

• Provide input for budgets and monitor performance to budgets.

• Ensure compliance with internal business and quality system requirements and external regulatory standards.

• Perform audits and oversee project/program governance.

• Organize and lead core team and executive steering committee meetings.

• Provide clear communication to the organization on project status, critical path, as well as potential areas of risk.

• Drive resolution of constraints, conflicts and other challenges that could impact timely and successful execution of projects.

• Create, manage project plan, and assign tasks to team members.

• Track and manage project budget.

• Ensure effective communication methods/mediums.

• Manage coordination of the working groups engaged in project work.

• Record, manage project issues and escalate when necessary, ensuring resolution on a timely basis.

• Manage resource requirements.

• Manage project scope and adhere to IT change control.

• Monitor project progress and performance.

• Provide status reports to the project sponsor and steering committee.

• Work with project owners to ensure business needs are met

• Work with the team facilitating meetings, assisting in tasks, etc.

• Define and manage the Test plan.

• Ensure adherence to the Project Management methodology.

• Act as Test/Validation Lead, Training Lead, Cutover Lead, OCM lead and Project Coordinator

• except where the size of the project justifies a separate resource for one or more of these roles.

• Manage (including ensuring the quality of) project deliverables in line with the project plan:

o Kick Off Presentation

o Detailed Project Schedule in MS Project/Smartsheet

o Project Budget vs. Actuals

o Business Blueprint

o Test Plan

o Training Plan

o Cutover Schedule in MS Project/Smartsheet

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

o Strong communication and presentation skills

o Proven ability to lead, influence, and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross-functional team environment.

o Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once.

o Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals, and drive metrics and execution.

o Minimum 8 years of experience involved in leading major cross-functional projects in Manufacturing Operations

o Medical device experience is a plus

o BS or equivalent work experience

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award-winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

We’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to email Suresh Krishnamurthy at Suresh.k@maxonic.com or call 408-400-2323.