Jr. Project Manager - Newport Beach, United States - Platinum Resource Group

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Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid or Remote – Jr. Project Manager

Location; Hybrid in Newport Beach, CA, or Remote, US


JOB DESCRIPTION

This role will assist the overall program leader driving complex and cross-functional enterprise projects across the enterprise, with a focus on Finance, Actuarial, and Accounting.

Work closely with diverse project teams (matrixed org), maintaining project schedules and all supporting documents to ensure program / project is delivered within scope, schedule, cost, and specifications and to the satisfaction of stakeholders and sponsors.

Assist project managers, stakeholders, and the core project team members in the successful completion / implementation of goals.

Establish, analyze, and maintain scope, project plans, resources, report progress as required, generate risk assessments, escalate issues, facilitate project review presentations and meetings related to the projects/programs involving multiple stakeholders.

Serves as a liaison between the Enterprise and other Workstream / Divisional teams; develop, foster, and manage relationships with project / program sponsor(s) to influence effective decision making across the enterprise.

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years progressive experience in project management skills, techniques, and methodology (Waterfall and Agile) or 7+ years as a project coordinator.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exhibit poise and exercise diplomacy in communication, ability to influence others toward consensus, conflict management and decision-making, and to direct work for project office colleague(s).

Must be a self-starter, have demonstrated experience in a relevant role, be well organized, able to coordinate multiple work streams, effectively manage their time and be a strong leader who can adapt rapidly to new developments and changing priorities.

Must have basic understanding in various areas of Financial Management and Accounting.
Must have experience working with cross-functional teams – including IT, Finance, Accounting, and Actuarial.
Experience in Smartsheet and MS productivity tools, including SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and other presentation and collaboration tools.
Strong in critical thinking, data analysis and reporting, risk and controls, and process improvement.
A bachelor's degree in business administration.

Preferred:
MBA, PMP certification or other relevant study.
Experience managing the implementation of Finance, Actuarial, and Risks systems.
Background in strategic management and / or management consulting advantageous.

Company Description Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis.

PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.

Company Description

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis.

PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.

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