Homeoffice IT Project Manager chez IEM (Industrial Electric Manufacturing)

IEM (Industrial Electric Manufacturing) in Fremont, CA is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. This position offers an exciting opportunity with competitive salary, 401k match, benefits and profit sharing.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for the success of all projects assigned to you from the IEM project portfolio. You will be a hands-on expert in project planning and execution, including scope definition and management, task and resource scheduling, cost and price budgeting, quality review and assurance, client relationship management and project team management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage IT development projects from planning to closure
• Understand the business stakeholders’ main goals, find the solution for each project, manage timelines, manage customer expectations and interpret their needs to work towards a successful outcome
• Report project status and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues as necessary, according to the project work plan
• Develop and maintain partnerships with third party resources, including vendors
• Support collaboration with other cross functional team members, both internal and external, to successfully execute business outcomes and achieve milestones
• Manage and deliver the project in accordance with determined project management approach (Agile, Waterfall, SDLC, Hybrid etc..)
• Ensure all project documentation is stored on the project site
• Follow compliance and security regulation policies and procedures

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

• None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent hands-on experience
• 4+ years IT Project Management experience.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle models, as well as strong knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
• Familiar with project management/Agile/SCRUM tools and software
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence others to perform
• Self-motivated team player with a positive working attitude working in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse personalities
• Ability to manage enterprise wide, cross functional projects, and implement change across an organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in electrical power industry a plus.
• Knowledge of Low Voltage/Medium Voltage switchgear a plus.

JOB LOCATION:

• The position is fully remote with minimal travel required to IEM facilities or conferences.