Sr. Project Manager (Contract)

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a contract Senior Project Manager to lead services operational projects, including new services IP delivery and partner communications. The role manages project scope, schedules, resources, risks, deliverables, reporting, and project team development; contractors are engaged through staffing partners.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization
• Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets 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
• Experience managing large-scale (Global) deployments with multiple projects, teams, and resources
• Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets, and Asana
• Good presentation skills including written, oral, and presentation
• BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience
• Magnit is not able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa for this position
• 6+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects is preferred
• Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent a plus
• Experience with Google's G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus
• Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent is a plus