Project Manager

Title: Project Management Analyst Location: Irvine, CA Duration: 12 months Pay Rate: $40-$44/hr. on W2 Responsibilities: - Create and Manage project schedules and action item trackers. - Oversee and mitigate project risks and issues with necessary resources. - Serve as conduit between project/team members in all cross-functional groups. - Provide necessary support to project team members. - Establish and maintain project stakeholder relationships and communications. - Apply project management methods and tools to every project. - Develop, define, and execute project plans, and schedules, from initiation through product delivery and project closure. - Organize and integrate cross-functional activities, ensuring successful completion of the project, i.e., project on schedule and within budget constraints. Experience requirements: - Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct project management for a new product development team; experience managing projects in a regulated industry is . - A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a technical degree is a plus. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stay organized and multi-task. - Outstanding candidates will be well-versed in project management; project management certification is a strong plus. - Extraordinary documentation and communication skills are required - Strong MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills required. Additional qualifications: - Strong sense of diplomacy and ability to influence others at all levels of the organization - Proven ability to excel in a team environment - Cross-cultural sensitivity - Negotiating skills