Senior Project Manager (Req #1395)

ePlus Technology, inc.•Irvine, CA

12h•$110,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will support the Project Management Office leading both internal and external projects by managing communications and expectations with the customer as well as achieving goals and managing the project budget. This is a REMOTE opportunity for candidates geographically located in Southern California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Technology or related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of project management or IT Management experience
Minimum 5 years of experience coordinating and/supporting IT business processes
Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills
Expert Knowledge of PMBOK, Six Sigma
Professional demeanor and good communication skills
Understand revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections; make decisions accordingly

Nice To Haves

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) or other best practices certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee, train, assist and develop the Project staff
Run complex projects/programs from design and development to production
Define requirements and plan project lifecycle deployment
Work with Service Directors to define resource requirements and determine schedules for project implementation
Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals and milestones
Direct and oversee project engineering team and manage conflicts within group
Perform team assessments and evaluations
Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
Hold regular status meetings with project team
Demonstrate leadership to define requirements for project risk
Work with Presales to develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for external services
Manage and maintain technical and project documentation
Manage day-to-day operational aspects and scope of projects
Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
Effectively apply ePlus methodology and enforce project standards
Minimize exposure and risk on projects
Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis
Manage project budget
Determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensure timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables for project
Follow-up with clients regarding unpaid invoices, as necessary
Analyze project profitability, revenue, margin, bill rates and utilization
Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
Assure legal project documents are completed and signed
Identify business development and “add-on” sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project
Challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that fosters client ties
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions
Lead and guide team members, fostering growth through mentoring, coaching, and development, while ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Promote an environment of inclusivity and respect, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging open dialogue among all team members.
Collaborate on strategic initiatives, leveraging your expertise to drive innovation and positive change within the organization.
Cultivate a proactive approach to conflict resolution, striving for amicable solutions and escalating concerns as needed.