Project Manager/Scrum Manager

TEKsystems
$65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, San Francisco
Apr 11, 2025
Description: Uses established project management methodologies/tools to develop and execute Technology project plans. Manage the Product Finding, Product Recommendations, SEO, and Digital Design domain. Ensure products are correctly listed on e-commerce platforms, optimize product descriptions, images, and SEO, and collaborate with marketing teams to develop promotional strategies that drive traffic and sales. Focus on enhancing the customer experience through efficient product delivery and excellent customer service. Specific Responsibilities Performs all of the project manager duties plus: * Uses established project management methodologies/tools, work with team to successfully manage complex scopes of work(s), which include - defining work effort and estimates, developing effective team execution plan(s), supporting team work effort by removing impediments, anticipating issues, and ensuring right parties are engaged to resolve problems. Performs financial management of the project: budgeting & forecasting, cost benefit analysis, EV/ROI/earn vs. burn analysis, team velocity, etc * Usually manages multiple complex projects simultaneously * Plans, monitors, and tracks delivery of quality control and takes corrective action as appropriate * Develops project policy, procedures and standards Communicates project information to all project team members, sponsors, vendors and IT managers, as appropriate Reviews, assesses and communicates quality assurance planning to team members, sponsors, and vendors * Develops project quality control policy and procedures and communication plans * Plans and executes pre and post implementation * Anticipates strategic impact to projects (inter dependencies to/from other projects) Coordinates with appropriate parties * Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors * Management may request PM support for special assignments as needed based upon expertise required for difficult or complex problems * Owns project budget. Expected to anticipate budget issues, resolve timely, adjust forecasts, and guide working issue through resolution * Demonstrate good judgment and depth of experience in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions * Thorough understanding of project and the cause and effect of team decisions Recommends project strategy. Clearly articulates explanations of complex regulatory and project issues/risks to team members and management within the organization Based on tangible and intangible factors, develop recommendations to guide executive management to critical decisions * Decisions may impact external relationships, organizational performance/success and company's reputation in the industry (customers, business partners, etc) Orchestrates across multiple areas meetings to develop risk mitigation strategies and address critical issues Form, motivate and lead high-performance cross-functional teams * Build effective partnerships with, and between, the developers, architects, QA Team and product managers * Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise Demonstrates the ability to positively influence change and address barriers impeding progress Develops and maintains strong working relationships with team and management * Provides leadership and encourages teamwork throughout all levels of the organization * Negotiate with Business, Development, and Testing managers to identify ways to resolve critical problems * Elevates project issues to Program Manager and Senior Management as needed * Meet and regularly exceeds customer service expectations through project success as well as ongoing interactions * Interacts with potential product vendors to collect and analyze information and negotiate resolution of issues impacting projects Identifies and maintains sensitive and confidential project and corporate information May mentor other project managers * Under general direction for both day to day work, but receives general instructions on new assignments and areas of higher complexity Participates in recruiting and hiring of team members Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in San Francisco,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.