REMOTE - Jr. Project Manager

Hybrid / Remote - Jr. Project Manager

Location; Hybrid in Newport Beach, CA preferred or Remote, US

JOB DESCRIPTION

• This role will assist the overall program leader driving complex and cross-functional enterprise projects across the enterprise, with a focus on Finance, Actuarial, and Accounting.
• Work closely with diverse project teams (matrixed org), maintaining project schedules and all supporting documents to ensure program / project is delivered within scope, schedule, cost, and specifications and to the satisfaction of stakeholders and sponsors.
• Assist project managers, stakeholders, and the core project team members in the successful completion / implementation of goals.
• Establish, analyze, and maintain scope, project plans, resources, report progress as required, generate risk assessments, escalate issues, facilitate project review presentations and meetings related to the projects/programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Serves as a liaison between the Enterprise and other Workstream / Divisional teams; develop, foster, and manage relationships with project / program sponsor(s) to influence effective decision making across the enterprise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years progressive experience in project management skills, techniques, and methodology (Waterfall and Agile) or 7+ years as a project coordinator.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exhibit poise and exercise diplomacy in communication, ability to influence others toward consensus, conflict management and decision-making, and to direct work for project office colleague(s).
• Must be a self-starter, have demonstrated experience in a relevant role, be well organized, able to coordinate multiple work streams, effectively manage their time and be a strong leader who can adapt rapidly to new developments and changing priorities.
• Must have basic understanding in various areas of Financial Management and Accounting.
• Must have experience working with cross-functional teams - including IT, Finance, Accounting, and Actuarial.
• Experience in Smartsheet and MS productivity tools, including SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and other presentation and collaboration tools.
• Strong in critical thinking, data analysis and reporting, risk and controls, and process improvement.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration.
• Preferred:
  • MBA, PMP certification or other relevant study.
  • Experience managing the implementation of Finance, Actuarial, and Risks systems.
  • Background in strategic management and / or management consulting advantageous.

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.