IT Project Manager

Job Description:

IT PROJECT MANAGER HYBRID 2 DAYS A WEEK ONSITE (OAKLAND, CA) PAY: $70-$80 PER HOUR (W2)

Client: A prestigious, mission-driven public research institution with a long-standing reputation for academic and operational excellence.

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid 2 days a week onsite)

Position: IT Project Manager

Pay: $70-$80 per hour (W2)

Duration: 1+years

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the implementation
and rollout of technology projects across our organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong
background in project management, technical implementation, and cross-functional team collaboration.
This role requires excellent communication skills, a strategic and analytical mindset, and the ability to
manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Lead and manage end-to-end technology implementation projects, from initiation and planning
through execution, delivery, and post-launch support
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
Facilitate process mapping, functionality reviews, or other analysis activities to support design
and requirements development Stakeholder Engagement:
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather and refine requirements
Maintain clear and proactive communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment

Team Collaboration:
Coordinate cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, QA, UX, and IT
operations
Facilitate meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive project momentum and resolve
blockers

Training and User Support:
Partner with change management resources to develop and deliver training materials and
documentation for end-users
Ensure effective transition planning, including user acceptance testing, training, and communication plans are executed
Promote user adoption of new tools and processes

Issue & Risk Management:

Identify, log, and troubleshoot technical issues, escalating as needed
Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support post-deployment and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
Proactively manage project risks and dependencies to minimize impact on delivery

Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain comprehensive project documentation including requirements, status reports, and post-mortems
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and present updates to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience in project management, specifically in technology implementation or software
development environments
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, Trello)
Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
PMP, CSM, or other relevant certifications preferred