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Project Manager III

Pleasanton, CA 94588

Posted: 02/16/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 600743 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target Pay Rate:40- 52/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Duties:

Responsible for all aspects of various projects of a less complex nature, or for some aspects of projects which are highly complex. Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project. Responsible for assembling project timeline, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending.
  • Manages project information to support project team, Lifecycle Team and/or Solutions Portfolio Committee for decision making
  • Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas:
  • Project risk management
  • Critical path analysis
  • Scenario creation and analysis
  • Budget
  • Robust planning
  • Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
  • Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt.Tool (PPM)
  • Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule
  • Manages preparation for project milestone reviews
  • Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
  • Executes project management processes
  • Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills:
  • Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills
  • Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool
  • Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones
  • Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs
  • Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred

Education:
  • BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Project Management-specific training and/or certification such as PMP, Agile, Scrum Master or SAFe preferred
  • Masters degree preferred
  • 2-5 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Pleasanton, CA

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.