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INSPYR Solutions · 1 month ago

IT PM / BA - Consultant

Burbank, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$80/hr - $90/hr

10+ years exp

INSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions. They are seeking an IT Project Manager / BA Consultant to manage projects and system enhancements, ensuring alignment with business goals and collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and oversee development processes.

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Responsibilities

Managing projects and system enhancements, from scope definition to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals

Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, approve functional designs, and oversee development, testing, and deployment processes

Driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver technical solutions and streamline application support

Leading stakeholder workshops and client interviews to document requirements and align priorities

This position combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to ensure the successful delivery and support of enterprise HR and Payroll applications

Manages roadmap of key strategic initiatives for the HR Technology roadmap

Lead the planning and execution of key HR Technology program and projects

Define project scope, objectives, success metrics and roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders

Leads application development projects and related activities while ensuring proper governance exists for all technology solutions

Oversees the deliverables and performance for application portfolio support and projects for client groups

Gather, document, and prioritize business requirements from HR stakeholders, translating them into clear technical specifications for developers and IT team

Manage the day-to-day Scrum and Agile operations, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to keep projects on track

Proactively identify and resolve blockers, dependencies, and risks to ensure timely delivery of HR technology solutions

Oversee testing, validation, and deployment of HR system changes, coordinating with tech teams and business users to ensure accuracy and compliance

Bridge the gap between HR and technology teams by facilitating discussions, clarifying requirements, and ensuring seamless execution of system enhancements

Track and report on key program metrics, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders

Communicate project status updates to key stakeholders, including clients, executives, and team members, ensuring alignment and addressing concerns

Facilitate meetings, document key decisions and risks, and ensure follow ups on actions

Prepare executive level presentation (strategy decks, status decks, etc.)

Serve as the primary point of contact for project and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment of expectations

Develop and create the change management plan to ensure adoption of key changes, including communication strategies, training programs, and user support initiatives

Develop and manage project budget and resource allocations

Ensure efficient allocation of resources to project and tasks

Ensure projects are developed within project scope

Develops strategies to optimize technology solutions and enhance processes to meet evolving business needs

Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes through automation, self-service tools, and AI-driven solutions

Leverage analytics and reporting tools to drive data-driven decision-making

Monitor system performance, gather feedback, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency

Qualification

PMP certificationHR systems knowledgeAgile methodologiesProject managementData managementChange managementSoftware development life cycleLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

PMI or PMP certification preferred

10+ years of experience

5-8 years of experience in a leadership role managing multi-faceted technical/functional organizations, including portfolios across multiple platforms

3–5 years of management experience with both employees and on/offshore resources

Proven success leading at least 3 full end-to-end life cycle implementations of large technology projects

Strong knowledge of HR systems, including HCM, Payroll, and integrations

Experience with WFM, ERP, SaaS software, and master data management

Knowledge of software development life cycles, process reengineering, and system optimization

Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and data warehousing concepts

Expertise in planning, implementing, and optimizing process/system changes to existing live applications

Experience in project management, change management, and building business cases to secure project funding

Knowledge of common project methodologies (e.g., waterfall and agile) and well versed in popular project management tools such as Jira and Confluence

In-depth knowledge of key phases of design, development, testing, deployment, and operational support

Demonstrated ability to construct high-level project plans, estimate efforts, and manage resources effectively

Experience integrating acquired businesses into enterprise systems and operationalizing financial processes

General knowledge of budgeting and financial controls

Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently

Strong leadership, organizational, and resource management skills

Strong data management, analysis, and reporting skills

Creative and resourceful approach to solving business challenges and delivering value-added solutions

Outstanding documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused mindset

Preferred

Project Management Certification

Product Owner Certification (Scrum Master, Prod, CSPO)

Entertainment industry experience is highly desirable, with a strong understanding of technology trends and tools

Familiarity with the entertainment industry, including accounting practices and processes

Broad knowledge across technology disciplines such as infrastructure access, identity management, provisioning, data optimization, application upgrades, and cloud migration

Expertise in enterprise security standards, application controls, and best practices for application development