Jr Project Manager
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Job
Title: Jr Project Manager</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Location:
Irvine, CA (3-4 days work from office)</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Duration:
6 Months Contract to hire</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Job Description:</span></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">The Staff Project Manager is responsible for leading
and coordinating complex, cross-functional projects that impact technology
systems and business operations. Ensures the successful execution of projects
by managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks while delivering
measurable results aligned with company goals. The Staff Project Manager works
collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and IT teams,
balancing company needs with IT capabilities to achieve efficient and effective
outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring the consistent delivery of
high-quality projects that enhance company operations and strategic
initiatives. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior
leadership and department heads while demonstrating project ownership through
implementation and post-go-live support.</span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"> </span></b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us">Primary Responsibilities</span></b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"></span></p><p></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Manages and oversees the execution of simultaneous technology,
business, Facility and IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring
adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets
for IT initiatives.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with
stakeholders.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Monitor project progress, milestones, and risks to ensure
successful delivery.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and
alignment of project objectives.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Conducts regular project status meetings and provides routine
updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, highlighting key
milestones, issues, risks, and achievements.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Ensure adherence to VF PMO policies and best practices. </span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Coordinate vendor selection and evaluation processes, including
demos, comparisons, and implementation timelines. </span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Oversee project financials, ensuring visibility into budgeting,
forecasting, and performance against plan. </span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Manage vendors and hold them accountable for their delivery
activities.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Capture lessons learned, promote continuous improvement, and obtain
final project approvals. </span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Facilitate change requests to ensure approval and alignment on the
impacts of change on scope, schedule and budget. </span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Coordinate resources across multiple teams, including IT, business
units, and external vendors and contractors, to ensure optimal utilization
and project success.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations to communicate
project progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Additional responsibilities as assigned.</span></span><p></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us">Knowledge And Skills</span></b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"></span></p><p></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">General understanding of information technology environments
including infrastructure, systems and application software is highly
desirable</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Solid understanding of software development practices,
methodologies, tools, and quality processes.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Ability to maintain quality standards while working in a
high-volume, fast-paced environment</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills at a C Suite
level</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and
multitasking skills</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Collaboration with stakeholders to understand business needs,
processes, and data sources.</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Able to identify and coordinate cross-project dependencies.</span></span><p></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us">Education and Experience:</span></b><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"></span></p><p></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing enterprise technology
projects, initiatives and implementations</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Experience in Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Commercial Products,
Supply Chain a plus</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Technical experience with Oracle, JDE, MuleSoft and Snowflake a
plus</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">PMI or other project management experience and certifications are a
plus</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Project, ServiceNow or similar
planning tool</span></span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Bachelor’s degree preferred, advanced degree highly desirable</span></span><p></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><i><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><i><span lang="en-us" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;" xml:lang="en-us"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">ABOUT
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