Part-time Project manager Jobs in San Bernardino, CA

Summary

The R&D Project Manager will be responsible for providing project management for strategic, functional, and sometimes cross-functional programs and/or projects. PMs will support delivery by leading teams and following Project Management methodologies and the implemented innovation process for product development. The Project Manager will provide project management consistent with JH standards to enable the on-time and on-quality delivery of projects and will oversee new product development projects from design to delivery. This role will be responsible for managing timeline, dependencies and budget for technology and new product development projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional resources to enable on-time and on-budget completion. The Project Manager will report to the Director of R&D Operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage execution of strategic, complex, functional, and cross-functional R&PD projects, from inception to successful commercial deployment, exercising organizational, leadership, and management skills to successfully delivery of projects
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional new product development teams in defining project goals, deliverables, milestones, resources, budget, and schedule.
• Provide timely and accurate communications to stakeholders, including overall status, health, and business benefits tracking for projects
• Provide leadership, planning, tracking, benchmarking and reporting to effectively manage projects
• Manage oversight of project level financial management, including managing to the achievement of the business case
• Lead project teams in implementing and applying standard processes for risk management, issue management, quality assurance, and project communications.
• Guide team members on the use of project tools and in the successful preparation for stage gate reviews, in line with our Hardie Operating System (HOS).
• Anticipate resourcing needs and develop/modify plans accordingly to achieve desired results.
• Facilitate and contribute to the continuous improvement of a standard PM methodology including, but not limited to, project execution, approval, and reporting based on standard PMI practices adopted by the GTMO
• Apply structured Change Management methods to projects and lead change management activities, including stakeholder assessment, communication, training/ coaching, and resistance management
• Facilitate and contribute to the continuous improvement of a standard Change Management methodology, consisting of an Organizational Change Management toolkit with processes, techniques, and templates
• Mentor and train business team members to build consistent project management and change management practices across the function

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management or similar fields required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with project management for new product development required, including working knowledge of stage gate methodologies
• Project Management Certification (PMP) is a plus, not required
• Experience working in a matrix organization beneficial
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle and industry-leading program and project management practices and methodologies
• Demonstrated project management planning/ execution skills with a record of leading large projects to obtain tangible business results
• Demonstrated business knowledge and excellence in building relationships with internal and external teams
• Ability to drive project management standards across the organization by helping functional teams understand, see and utilize its benefits.
• Ability to influence, inform, and collaborate with all levels of leadership.
• Task and resource management experience
• Effective leader of cross functional teams; ability to work collaboratively with and through others
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills
• Critical Thinking and ability to navigate multiple priorities
• Proficiency with leading project and resource management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Excel and Smartsheet.
• Ability to travel an average of <20%

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $68,800K to $90,000K. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits, and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
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