Job Description :
Job title: Project Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA 94105
Contract duration: 1year
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts / Science in accounting, business, finance OR equivalent work experience
4+ years of related general business, reporting and analytical experience
Has strong knowledge of business and financial planning, professional concepts as they apply to the IT organization
Advanced understanding of financial systems and reporting tools (i.e., SAP Business Warehouse, Business Objects, Access) required
Advanced business analysis research and problem solving skills required
Solid problem-solving skills (i.e., exercises independent judgment and discretion to perform assigned tasks from low to average complexity using established procedures, standards, and guidelines)
Proficient with creating clear, efficient and control-oriented process maps
Strong critical thinking and ability to build relationships and have a healthy, challenging dialogue
Analytical skills - excellent with metrics and ability to easily translate data into conclusions and recommendations; detail-oriented; self-directed with strong organizational skills
Work independently on small to medium initiatives
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Project) and SharePoint or equivalent collaborative tools.
Experience with budgeting process
Strong presentation and inter personal skills
Workload/Time Management
Working knowledge of IT Business Unit budget processes.
Solid knowledge of finance and business planning, professional concepts as they apply to the IT organization
Solid business understanding of the IT organization
Macro creation/Visual Basic proficiency
Tableau proficiency
Python proficiency

PL/SQL proficiency

Desired Qualifications:
Proficient with SharePoint Administration a plus
Experience in an operations environment a plus
Prefer business processes and procedures experience
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification
"Quick Learn" of subject matter and target culture

Duties & Responsibilities
In this “career/journey – level” position the PMA performs moderate to complex assignments with average risk in an autonomous fashion with limited guidance. Responsible for PMA-level support through the lifecycle of each project. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Collaborate with program/project managers in the development of program/project management documentation, business cases, cost planning, reports, work plans, and performance metrics
Create project records in databases
Record and monitor project issues, risks and change requests
Record and monitor project action logs and decision logs
Update and analyze project data and performance metrics; prepare and maintain complex presentations and spreadsheets for analysis and recommendations
Research and compile information for project teams
Set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) structures and SAP orders for projects in standard databases
Ensure project control systems are in place
Monitor project financial performance
Train project managers on procedures, workflows, tools and best practices
Generate standardized and ad hoc financial reports
Help to define the Tailor Waiver documents prior to the review with the Quality CoE
Review time sheet delinquencies and follow up with project resources
Assisting the PM to complete project events including meeting setup, document distribution and other tasks, as requested
Preparing contract documents for the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system which manages material procurement.
Monitoring Staffing Profile , if needed
Routing of project documents including estimates and contingency requests
Setting up AJE and PRJ in SAP BW for Project forecasting and associate these tracking plans to order groups
Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors and key clients.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Demonstrates full technical competence
Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with moderate scope and complexity

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced Excel Skills
Understanding PA processes, tools and tasks
Understanding of the Business and IT strategies and objectives
Ability to operate in a matrixed environment
Understanding of IT roles and responsibilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
             

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