Sr. Project Manager

This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.

Location:

Remote (US)

Duration: 12 Months

• Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners, including technical and business resources.

• In conjunction with project partners, help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverables.

• Develop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Build and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasks

• Run day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope

• Work on services operational projects that target new services IP delivery, partner communications, scheduling, etc.

• Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to the client

• Effectively apply Palo Alto Networks Project Management methodology and implement project standards

• Minimize our exposure and risk on all projects

• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

• Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis

• Provide Executive Dashboards on overall project/project status

• Mentor project managers and project coordinators

• 6+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects is preferred

• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization

• Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Smart Sheets and Asana

• Good presentation skills including written, oral, presentation

• Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization

• Strong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments

• Flexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; able to promptly and expertly react to project adjustments and alterations

• Experience managing large scale (Global) deployments with multiple projects, teams and resources

• Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent a plus

• Experience with Google’s G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is plus

• 6+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects is preferred.

• Experience managing large-scale (Global) deployments with multiple projects, teams, and resources.

• Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent is a plus.

• Experience with Google’s G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus.

• Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Smart Sheets, and Asana.

• Good presentation skills including written, oral, and presentation.

• Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization.

• Strong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.

• Flexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; able to promptly and expertly react to project adjustments and alterations.

• BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, this is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $70/hour - $75/hour. . Please note that the…