PMO Analyst Opportunity in Santa Ana--- High profile company in the B2B industry

IT PMO Analyst will support the IT Project Management Office (PMO) through detailed portfolio and project analysis and reporting; the IT PMO Analyst should have 8+ years of relevant IT and Project Management Office (PMO) work experience, including knowledge or background in metrics and measurement analytics, knowledge of Enterprise Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure, Architecture and IT Financial Practices, (including P&L management, capital vs. expense guidelines (per SOP 98-1) ROI-C, TCO,  and NPV/depreciation guidelines) and associated processes, work products and tools, understanding of program and project management disciplines, experienced in process design, process management and quality management, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, MS- Project , PowerPoint, Access and Excel), familiarity project management tools, SQL, and Access proficiency required; experience with statistical tools such as Minitab strongly preferred. 

DUTIES:   

• Works closely with IT Finance to monitor the overall IT governance process to ensure projects are properly authorized and aligned with business plans and authorized changes

• Analyze the portfolio and performance measurements for defined Information Technology (IT) and Project Management stakeholders.

• Assist WW IT Project Managers in discrete project analysis and reporting as required to support the successful delivery of IT Projects

• Analyze the resource supply/demand forecasts and assists in portfolio planning as well as identification of outsourcing needs including capacity management and analysis

• Participate in IT metrics management and reporting program, including the development of metrics and metric targets by understanding the calculations, the data sources for the calculations, and behaviors that are desired as a result of a certain metric

• Understands and monitors compliance with the IT PMO Governance Framework

• Provides Regional IT Business Leads with portfolio support/consultation via monthly reviews of portfolio’s

• Analyzes defined set of Portfolio Management reports and prepares detailed findings for Project Managers and IT Leads focusing on analysis and determination of associated action items

• Provides management with recommendations to pro-actively address issues and manage risks effectively through trend reporting

• Communicates the ongoing status of the IT portfolio to both Corporate and Regional IT management including defined recommendations and assists in resolving issues/concerns

• Work with IT Finance to monitor and track and report project and portfolio budgets and spend to plan; FTE budgets including internal and external labor, hardware and software spend.  

METRICS AND REPORTING: 

• Establishes calculations, data sets, and targets for new/enhanced metrics at the appropriate organizational level

• Analyzes all metrics data, supports ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests

• Manages requests for metrics communication and education support across the organization

• Manages the creation of redesigned metrics database including appropriate interfaces with all associated data sources 

QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: 

• Audit sources of metrics data to ensure integrity is maintained

• Monitors & reports IT compliance to data / documentation requirements via audits and escalation process

• Alerts sponsors, stakeholders and other appropriate people within the organization on a regular basis of how the improvement of metrics or improvements in other capabilities impact the overall portfolio management program

• Supports activities to assess IT PMO effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction

• Qualified candidates will have 8+ years of relevant IT and Project Management Office work experience 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

• Knowledge or background in metrics and measurement analytics

• Knowledge of ADM Process Architecture Model and associated processes, work products and tools

• Understanding of program and project management disciplines

• Experienced in process design, process management and quality management

• High Level of Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, MS- Project, PowerPoint, Access and Excel)

• Minitab experience preferred

• Project Financial Management experience required

• Bachelors of Science degree preferred

• SAP Experience highly desired

• Six Sigma experience desired

• Formal training in Project Management  

EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Calculator

• Personal computer

• Computer printer

• FAX

• Photocopier

• Telephone 

VP IT Role

The VP/IT has a staff of 6-7 including two systems admin. This person will need to help manage the staff and provides support to Engineer and 3rd party vendors. Reports to Sr. VP.

Company is well known for its successful track record of developing landmark, large-scale developments of lasting quality and architectural excellence. The Company’s impressive portfolio stands out with projects of exceptional quality that complement the surrounding area, provide a productive environment for our tenants’ employees and improve the cities and communities in which they are located; 230 employees with locations throughout SOCAL.

Job Objective:
Responsible for establishing the company’s technical vision and leading all aspects of the company’s strategic technology development. Responsible for project management and supervisory oversight of all information technology including system analysis, computer systems, network infrastructure, and telephone network for the organization providing operations, maintenance and customer care support services.

Essential Job Functions:
· Under a broad corporate plan, develops policies, procedures, technical standards, methods and schedules.
· Oversees and manages the strategic relationship between information technology and other functions within the organization.
· Reviews and provides best practices to technical and product specific queries regarding operations, network capabilities, service issues, performance, etc. for existing and new services and vendor management.
· Plans, develops, directs and coordinates all technology projects.
· Maintains the organization’s awareness of developments in information technology and computer hardware and software for the formation of long- and short–range plans for the acquisition and implementation of new equipment and techniques.
· Develops and implements the operational systems, including defining the network architecture, assessing and mitigating security risks and developing security and contingency plans to ensure a 99% or greater system uptime.
· PC/server management with deployed machines in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Denver, Colorado.
· Ensures departmental compliance with internal controls and processes, oversees SOX testing of IT function and ensures compliance is affirmed.
· Develops the departmental budget and ensures all costs remain within budget.
· Manages desktop IT support for a large user base, as well as telephone and email technical support.
· Leadership and management of assigned staff, including performance evaluations and other personnel matters that may arise.
· Develops and maintains a customer-focused high-performance team.

Job Skills and Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
· Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in information technology management role.
· Proven capability in producing results through strategic IT initiatives.
· Strong leadership skills in setting vision, direction, developing others, and driving change in a timely manner.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Lisa Holiday
Account Manager/Technical Recruiter
Kforce Technology Staffing
949-223-1413
www.kforce.com

Online Flashcards for PMP Exam Preparation

Jeff Bock, a student from one of my classes, has discovered a useful link for those preparing to take the PMP exam: http://www.flashcardexchange.com/tag/pmbok

Project Manager Opening- CT

Location – This person will work onsite in Hartford CT, with 30-50% travel

Direct the efforts of multiple units within a division to satisfy Client requirements by establishing team and business objectives and monitoring overall performance to those objectives;

review key development opportunities to ensure success in meeting area’s service level objectives;

conduct and direct project analysis including pricing and sizing of client requests or the costing and financial planning of internal projects;

ensure the area reaches its annual Revenue Goals by establishing aggressive revenue projections and directing division resources in the achievement of those expected results;

in conjunction with or in support of Management, provide key interface and communication at a senior management level with the client to maintain a strong customer focus for the division; direct project team efforts and resources to ensure that corporate business objectives and projects are complete within the timeframe and budget expectation approved by Sr. Management;

ensure quality objectives are met as specified within client Service Level Agreement(s);

direct project team efforts to ensure the clients’ key business objectives or performance/service level objectives are met.

Strong insurance;

5 to 10 years management responsibilities at a system and product line level;

familiarity with applicable business concepts, experience managing project resources, proven leadership skills, the ability to learn quickly, check details, meet deadlines, strong client focus and organizational skills, people management skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and financial analysis, including budgeting concepts and financial reporting.

Ideally the person should be experienced with managing IT development projects, and any experience with .net technologies is a huge plus.

Project Manager - $80K – 140K

Contact Marci McKim: recruitwell@optonline.net

VP IT- Behr Corporation

Please contact Nikki Barnes directly at nbarnes@behr.com.

No agency contacts please.

Company: Behr Process Corporation

Job Title: VP IT

Description: Our ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing, experince with SAP, creatively working with a lean budget, and excellent management skills.

JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY: • Direct and manage information technology services • Plan and execute information systems strategies to support ongoing productivity and reduce business risk

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Plan and implement information systems projects, ongoing operations and improvements. 2. Budget, plan and control operating costs, capital project costs and other expenses as assigned. 3. Work with cross-functional teams to determine information systems priorities, create plans, define, document and implement solutions. 4. Communicate with all levels of management to keep them informed of system status, plans, results, issues and resolutions as required to maintain productivity for departments. 5. Conduct feasibility and evaluative studies of high priority issues or needs and evaluate alternate approaches, including business justification and risk assessment. 6. Coordinate information systems resources with other departments and Masco to ensure appropriate allocation and support for ongoing operations and projects as requested. 7. Maintain current knowledge of state-of-the-art information technologies to support ongoing improvements to IT systems. 8. Lead and supervise employees to provide direction, training and support to accomplish results in accordance with personnel policies and procedures. 9. Direct and train staff to assist and train users to develop human capital effectiveness in using information technology.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING: Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field Experience in Corporate information systems appropriate to the position Leadership and management experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of related computer technology, systems and applications Knowledge of business operations and functions Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to establish effective interpersonal relations Budgeting, planning, reporting and analysis skills Supervisory, training and leadership skills

Project Manager at www.IGN.com

Please contact jmirjan@ign.com for this position.

We're looking for a high-aptitude project manager who can manage multiple simultaneous software and web engineering projects . The person will meet directly with internal clients and internal teams to facilitate the timely delivery of engineering projects. The successful candidate will have a blend of project management and negotiation skills, coupled with experience delivering projects within a large organization.

Responsibilities - Set and manage client expectations - Manage scope and deliverables and report progress to internal clients- Identify resourcing bottlenecks and work to resolve schedule conflicts- Create and maintain project plans- Ensure receipt of complete, accurate specifications- Coordinate Product Management, development, QA, and other activities, engaging teams at the appropriate times- Track team deliverables and make sure teams deliver per plan- Anticipate problems, form remediation plans before the project suffers

Required Skills- Bachelors degree - Solid knowledge of project management processes, tools, and techniques- Track record of leading teams in a stressful environment- Experience with Microsoft Project or similar tool - Conscientious, hard working, flexible, have an excellent eye for details, self-motivated and a quick learner- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential - The ability to work well in a diverse team and communicate well both within the team and with other groups is essential- Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Excellent negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills - Flexibility and ability to quickly learn client's environments is critical

Desired Skills - PMP

Contact: jmirjan@ign.com

Project Manager Engineer – (Riverside County)

Our client has been in business for over 30 years and is located in southern Riverside County. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manger to expand their team. The PM will be responsible for organizing, scheduling, and tracking major capital equipment. Experience in the complete life cycle of a project. Track and coordinate manufacturing, engineering and purchasing activities related to projects.

Required skills:

BS in Engineering
PMP or PMI certification
Proficient in MS project
MS Certification
Client management skills