PMO Project Coordinator
*Responsibilities*
· Run end to end lifecycle of complex projects that contribute to the Advertising roadmap, from concept and initiation to release and go to market
· Lead key operating rhythms within the advertising team and between partner teams; ensure that everyone is working together helping solving cross org issues / communication / partner concerns
· Anticipate, assess and manage issues and risks; perform as needed root cause analysis and recommend mitigation plans
· Ensure clear status reporting is happening at all levels, whether at the sponsor level or day to day team members
· Develop presentations and supporting documentation for various forums and partners
· Build, document, and improve processes across geographically distributed teams/partners in order to optimize efficiency in a fast-pace environment
*Requirements*
· 5+ years of project management experience with partners within Program/Product/Engineering/Sales/Ops organizations
· Experience working in an end to end, cross functional environment with engineering, design, product, sales, ops, and project management counterparts to deliver products/services
· Demonstrated track record of leading large-scale projects in a product environment from conception through completion
· Capable of ensuring action items are clear and followed through, regardless of stakeholder seniority.
· Ability to take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances, under little or no supervision
· Clear and concise communication, documentation and presentations to your program manager and leads, and timely escalations of potential risks.
· Ability to work with teams composed of both technical and non-technical members.
· Prioritize competing priorities without loss of efficiency or visibility
· Manage multiple partners at various level in the organization and working with them all equally, proactively and transparently
· Willingness to be hands-on and do whatever is vital
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
· Knowledge of Agile development practices; prior experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma analytical techniques
*Preferred requirements:*
· Experience in Advertising or e-commerce.
· Experience doing incubation projects or experimentation
· Experience working with difficult partners
· Technical background and knowledge of agile methodologies, scrum formation, technical tools (e.g Jira)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
* San Jose, CA 95110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
* Ecommerce (Preferred)
Work Location: In person