IT Technical Project Manager

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose. Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values. You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters! Job Description Peterson Holding Company has a need for an experienced IT Technical Project Manager at our San Leandro, CA location. SUMMARY The IT Technical Project Manager will lead IT projects across all areas of the IT Department, from initiating to closing, using a best-practices, appropriate project management methodology. The IT Technical Project Manager monitors projects and leads teams to successfully reach project deliverables within scope, budget, and duration. This position requires a high degree of teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, and specific IT technical skills to achieve successful project completions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Manage and monitor assigned IT projects, both current and proposed, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders Develop, manage, and own project plans including scope, budget, and duration for assigned administrative and software development projects. Conduct process requirements sessions with key business users to document and understand as-is processes. Lead and work with project teams and outside vendors on all phases of an implementation, including pre-work, kick-off, configuration, testing, training, go-live, and post-go live. Work with process owners, stakeholders, key business users, and outside vendors to develop, implement, and document optimized processes. Problem solve, solution, configure and design systems and processes to meet business requirements during an implementation Perform risk assessments and manage Risk Plan and Change Management Plan Compute, document and communicate project status; resolve issues; facilitate and negotiate with stakeholders, process owners, outside vendors, and team members. Manage request for proposal (RFP) process for new projects. Develop training plans and serve as a resource for user acceptance testing (UAT) and training. Manage multiple projects at the same time. Utilize the IT team to manage and execute IT projects and IT tasks on other projects. Perform resource duties on projects as needed to maintain timetables. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science or equivalent from a technical school preferably in Information Technology or Computer Science and a minimum of three years of directly-related Project Management experience in leading administrative and software implementations, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Project Management certification: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred Agile certification preferred. Six Sigma Black Belt preferred The pay range for this position is: $117,000.00 - $145,000.00 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.) Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required. At Peterson, our vision is to be our customers’ first choice. We provide a family-oriented environment that promotes safety, personal growth, and professional achievement. We offer competitive wages, generous benefits, and room to grow within the company. If you want to work side-by-side with others who are passionate about customer service, consider joining the team!