Junior Project Manager

Flexstaf IT • Irvine, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Project Manager leads and coordinates complex, cross-functional projects affecting technology systems and business operations. The role manages project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with company goals, working with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and IT teams. The successful candidate partners closely with senior leadership and department heads and owns projects through implementation and post-go-live support.

The position oversees simultaneous technology, business, facilities, and IT projects from initiation through closure. It develops project plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets; defines scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders; monitors milestones and risks; and coordinates teams to maintain communication and alignment. The project manager conducts status meetings, reports progress and issues to stakeholders and senior leadership, follows VF PMO policies and practices, coordinates vendor selection and evaluation, manages project financials and vendor delivery, facilitates change requests, captures lessons learned, and secures final approvals. The role also coordinates resources across IT, business units, vendors, and contractors, and prepares executive-level presentations with project updates, outcomes, and strategic recommendations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience managing enterprise technology projects, initiatives, and implementations.
• Strong understanding of software development practices, methodologies, tools, and quality processes.
• Ability to maintain quality standards in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communication at the C-suite level.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources.
• Ability to identify and coordinate cross-project dependencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, or a similar planning tool.

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of information technology environments, including infrastructure, systems, and application software.
• Experience in manufacturing, plant operations, commercial products, or supply chain.
• Technical experience with Oracle, JDE, MuleSoft, or Snowflake.
• PMI or other project management experience and certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; an advanced degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee simultaneous technology, business, facilities, 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 support clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership on milestones, issues, risks, and achievements.
• Ensure adherence to VF PMO policies and best practices.
• Coordinate vendor selection and evaluation, including demonstrations, comparisons, and implementation timelines.
• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance against plan.
• Manage vendors and hold them accountable for delivery activities.
• Capture lessons learned, promote continuous improvement, and obtain final project approvals.
• Facilitate change requests and ensure approval and alignment on impacts to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate resources across IT, business units, external vendors, and contractors to support utilization and project success.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations communicating project progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.
• Provide project ownership through implementation and post-go-live support.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level