Cloud Workforce Transformation Project Manager

Company Description

BLEND360 is an acclaimed, forward-thinking Data, Digital Marketing, & AI Solutions Company, dedicated to fueling remarkable outcomes for our Fortune 500 clients. Our trajectory is one of continuous expansion, emerging at the crossroads of cutting-edge analytics, data proficiency, technology, and digital marketing excellence.

Job Description

The CWT PM will support the migration phase of the CWT program, transferring users into a new active directory domain in waves, and using various migration methods. The CWT program’s technical build has been in development for the past 2 years, and is seeking a PM to serve as a liaison between implementation managers, CWT program teams, and other business and tech stakeholders. The CWT PM will manage the status of the migration, its timeline, support in troubleshooting sessions, and other traditional PM responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage (multiple) requirements gathering in an iterative and collaborative approach. Demonstrate agile focus capturing high-level requirements and then refining them through ongoing collaboration with stakeholders and customers.
• Determine and establish appropriate project governance. Prepare and manage steering committee meetings.
• Define, document, and communicate business outcomes, objectives, and project scopes.
• Lead the project team(s) in the successful planning, execution, and implementation of projects from initiation through project closure(s).
• Develop work plans for highly complex or specialized technology projects, features, and business initiatives.
• Determine and manage the appropriate project management methodologies on all projects or product delivery teams.
• Ensure all project artifacts are sufficiently documented and conform to audit requirements.
• Manage project(s) financials including creation of a budget(s) and forecast(s), reconciliation(s) of actuals against forecast(s), and review/approval of project(s) invoices.
• Create, manage, and communicate all Project(s) people resource plan(s) and project(s) timelines and schedules.
• Review and provide recommendations for vendor SOWs/contracts and manage the activities of external partners and resources that may be working on assigned projects.
• Manage and communicate project(s) dependencies with other teams in a timely manner.
• Anticipate and identify, solve, and remove impediments from the project path. Document and manage multiple projects’ risks, issues, and decisions throughout project lifecycle.
• Establish and execute project communication plan(s), project leadership, negotiation, and project management for potentially multiple projects in parallel.
• Provide ongoing coaching and/or mentorship to associate/newer PMs and other project team members.
• Facilitate creation and management of release plans, go-live activities, and support.
• Navigate challenges effectively while managing for results, deliverables and timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business or computer science or equivalent work or educational experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience serving in a project management type of role, or equivalent educational experience required.
• Professional project management certifications (e.g. Project Management Professional, Project Management Certification) preferred. Agile certifications and/or relevant education preferred. (E.g. Certified Scrum Master, Agile Certified Practitioner) preferred.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops for work management (task management) preferred.
• Experience with database technologies preferred
• Ability to creatively solve problems and remove obstacles from project path required.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and project management skills required.
• Excellent conceptual, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule and implement multiple technical and business-related projects required.
• Effective verbal and written skills to effectively communicate in the English language required.
• Full time hours required, with additional hours as necessary

Additional Information

Details

Duration: 12-month+ contract

Location: Remote PST

Industry: Banking- Financial Services

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Pretax Commuter Benefits, and an incredibly supportive team cheering you on!

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

A diverse workforce is a strong workforce. 

To deliver growth at BLEND360 and for our clients, we believe as a Talent Solutions Company, we have a responsibility and unique opportunity to positively impact the workforce. Diversity has played a critical role in our history, our growth, and continues to have a profound impact on our success. We are determined to have equality in the workplace, within our team and as an extension of our clients’ team.