Project Manager

Title :Project Manager

Location: Irvine, CA

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the execution of simultaneous technology, business, Facility and IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets for IT initiatives.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
• Conducts regular project status meetings and provides routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, issues, risks, and achievements.
• Coordinate vendor selection and evaluation processes, including demos, comparisons, and implementation timelines.
• Oversee project financials, ensuring visibility into budgeting, forecasting, and performance against plan.
• Manage vendors and hold them accountable for their delivery activities.
• Capture lessons learned, promote continuous improvement, and obtain final project approvals.
• Facilitate change requests to ensure approval and alignment on the impacts of change on scope, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate resources across multiple teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors and contractors, to ensure optimal utilization and project success.

Education And Experience

• A minimum of 10 years' experience managing enterprise technology projects, initiatives and implementations
• Experience in Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Commercial Products, Supply Chain a plus
• Technical experience with Oracle, JDE, MuleSoft and Snowflake a plus
• PMI or other project management experience and certifications are a plus
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Project, ServiceNow or similar planning tool
• Bachelor's degree preferred, advanced degree highly desirable