Palo Alto Networks · 12 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager (Contract)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$65/hr - $70/hr
6+ years expPalo Alto Networks is looking for a Sr. Project Manager - Contractor to work with the Professional Services Program Management team. This role involves determining project partners, defining project scope, developing timelines, and managing day-to-day operations of projects.
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Responsibilities
Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners, including technical and business resources
In conjunction with project partners, help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverables
Develop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniques
Build and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasks
Run day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
Work on services operational projects that target new services IP delivery, partner communications, scheduling, etc
Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to the client
Effectively apply Palo Alto Networks Project Management methodology and implement project standards
Minimize our exposure and risk on all projects
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis
Provide Executive Dashboards on overall project/project status
Mentor project managers and project coordinators
Qualification
Required
Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners, including technical and business resources
In conjunction with project partners, help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverables
Develop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniques
Build and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasks
Run day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
Work on services operational projects that target new services IP delivery, partner communications, scheduling, etc
Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to the client
Effectively apply Palo Alto Networks Project Management methodology and implement project standards
Minimize our exposure and risk on all projects
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis
Provide Executive Dashboards on overall project/project status
Mentor project managers and project coordinators
Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization
Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets and Asana
Good presentation skills including written, oral, presentation
Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization
Strong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
Flexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; able to promptly and expertly react to project adjustments and alterations
Experience managing large scale (Global) deployments with multiple projects, teams and resources
BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience
Preferred
6+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects is preferred
Project Management Institute PMP certification or equivalent a plus
Experience with Google's G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus
Benefits
Medical
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401K
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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