Jobs

Project Manager

Woodland Hills, CA

Posted: April 18, 2008

Salary: $100,000

Our direct Re-Insurance client is looking for a Project Manager for a permanet opportunity in CA.  Skills are as follows:

Manages and directs a professional and technical staff of 2-10 on system related projects. 
Coordinates user or client needs and work activities of staffs.
Directs and assigns work activities and priorities.
Reviews and evaluates staff. 
Is accountable for the results of the assigned project.
Creates, maintains, and tracks progress of designated Project Plans.
Attains commitment of resources required to keep plan on track.  Follow up to ensure commitments are kept and accomplishments are realized.
Prepares regular status reports on plan’s activities.  Reports issues and risks with recommended mitigating actions. 
Interacts with all resources required on projects to explore and document tasks required to fulfill each group’s objectives in the project plan.
Negotiates resource requirements with responsible management when faced with conflicts in priorities

Secondary Duties
Assist in the exploration of solutions to the business requirements for project.
Reviews and advises on contractual issues with the vendors of software and services for the project. 
Maintains knowledge of the IT industry developments.
Participates in recommending standards and procedures.

Qualifications
Has a bachelors degree in computer science and at least 8 years experience in systems analysis and design.

kturner@fwdstaffing.com