Job Description

IT PROJECT MANAGER | HYBRID 2 DAYS A WEEK ONSITE (OAKLAND, CA) | PAY: $65-$75 PER HOUR (W2)

Client: A prestigious, mission-driven public research institution with a long-standing reputation for academic and operational excellence.

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid 2 days a week onsite)

Position: IT Project Manager

Pay: $65-$75 per hour (W2)

Duration: 1+ years

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the implementation and rollout of technology projects across our organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in project management, technical implementation, and cross-functional team collaboration.
• This role requires excellent communication skills, a strategic and analytical mindset, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead and manage end-to-end technology implementation projects, from initiation and planning through execution, delivery, and post-launch support
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
• Facilitate process mapping, functionality reviews, or other analysis activities to support design and Requirements Development Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather and refine requirements
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment

Team Collaboration

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, QA, UX, and IT operations
• Facilitate meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive project momentum and resolve blockers

Training And User Support

• Partner with change management resources to develop and deliver training materials and documentation for end-users
• Ensure effective transition planning, including user acceptance testing, training, and communication plans are executed
• Promote user adoption of new tools and processes

Issue & Risk Management

• Identify, log, and troubleshoot technical issues, escalating as needed
• Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support post-deployment and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Proactively manage project risks and dependencies to minimize impact on delivery

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including requirements, status reports, and post-mortems
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and present updates to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in project management, specifically in technology implementation or software development environments
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, Trello)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
• PMP, CSM, Or Other Relevant Certifications Preferred

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