Job Title: Project Manager II

Location: Oakland, CA

Job Description

Department Overview

The Data, Artificial Intelligence & Security (DAIS) Business Operations team is responsible for the management and governance of Financials for DAIS and for the execution of program and project delivery for Corporate and Cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity Portfolio Management Office (PMO) is the arm of the DAIS Business Operations team responsible for Cybersecurity projects and programs.

Position Summary

This is a challenging and fast-paced position in the EPD&A organization and is integral to successful delivery of projects within the Cybersecurity Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The PM serves as the implementation leader for projects, leveraging available tools and processes in support of project delivery, including the adaptation of new tools when needed. The position requires experience with Cybersecurity Project and Program Management using both waterfall and agile methods. Supports the successful delivery of projects including reporting, risk and issue tracking, quality control and post project stabilization tracking. Collaborates with and manages cross functional teams to provide end-to-end project management.

Qualifications

Minimum:

BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years’ experience managing one or more moderately complex technology projects
Experience with technology professional service agreements and materials logistics

Desired

Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or SAFe Certified Professional
Experience with the following programs – Planisware, Agile and Waterfall Methodologies, Infrastructure and Application implementation, Microsoft Office Suite

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills
Advanced understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Understanding of business and IT strategies and objectives
Workforce planning and resource management skills
Understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and functions
Organizational skills to bring order across disparate teams to meet objectives
Demonstrated financial acumen, working within both systems and spreadsheets to plan/track costs
Proficiency in negotiation and risk management

Job Responsibilities

The Project Manager, Senior leads the delivery of assigned projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Exercise independent judgment in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity
Manage the backlog of new features and capabilities required by the Product Owner in support of business objectives
Organize and plan the execution of projects to implement priority features and capabilities from the product backlog
Lead the development of sprints in support of project delivery
Adapt to changing processes and execution requirements
Lead programs and projects typically between $100,000 - $5,000,000
Clearly define and communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all members of the

Project team

Record, track, and communicate issues, risks, changes, and status reports

Standard tool

Accurately and consistently forecast project resource, material, and contract costs within targets
Drive all project related tasks to completion
Organize, develop, and maintain up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans
Monitor critical project milestones, and identify ways to resolve schedule issues
Coordinate any required contract work within defined policy
Assess project performance and implementing changes as necessary to ensure the projects

Remains within specified cost, schedule, scope and quality objectives

Communicate status of all projects to stakeholders and management
Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors
Resolve problems of project specific scope within procedural guidelines
Prepare all project documentation for closure, storage, and possible auditing activities, ensuring accurate records

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