Project Manager

We're looking for a Project Manager to lead small to large-scale business application projects from start to finish in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This onsite 12-month contract opportunity is based in Santa Clara, CA, and offers the chance to support meaningful project delivery while partnering with business teams to keep work moving forward successfully.
Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple project efforts through the full project lifecycle, from planning to completion.
• Partner with sponsors, business teams, and users to define project scope, goals, and priorities.
• Develop and support project plans, processes, tools, and implementation activities.
• Guide project staff and help keep tasks, timelines, and deliverables on track.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues proactively, and support successful project outcomes.
• Provide status updates, reporting, and presentations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support projects tied to business applications and related operational disciplines.
• Help ensure project work is delivered within agreed timelines and budgets.

Skills

• 1-6 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing or supporting small to large-scale projects.
• Ability to work across business teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize work, track progress, and manage priorities effectively.
• Comfort working in a project environment that requires accountability and follow-through.
• Experience supporting business applications or non-IT business functions is helpful.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting mission-critical initiatives through the full project life cycle.
• Familiarity with project tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Background working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly and support changing project needs.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on quality and delivery.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion where all individuals are valued, respected, and encouraged to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to support an inclusive hiring process that reflects our core values.

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