Project/Product Manager
Role summary
This contract role involves managing enterprise-wide safety projects and initiatives for a major California electric utility. The Project/Product Manager will develop strategies, perform senior project management functions (including analysis, planning, risk assessment, and metrics development), and lead cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. Key responsibilities include maintaining a master enterprise project plan for complex safety culture projects and executing the Safety Culture Transformation Roadmap. The role requires 7 years of project/program management experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to manage budgets, scope, and schedules. A Bachelor's degree and Project Management Certification are required.
Project/Product Manager - Safety
Location
Irwindale, CA, US
Onsite Flexibility
Onsite
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Shift: Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM
- Pay: $16.50 - 75.13/hr
- Duration: 1 year
Job Summary
Manage projects and initiatives having a major enterprise-wide safety impact on the client in support of the client's safety priorities and goals. Develop objectives and short to long-range strategies. Perform senior project management functions, including analyses, project proposals, project plans, business cases, schedule, project scope definition, risk analysis/mitigation plans, resource requirement identification, developing and implementing metrics to measure and adjust. Lead company-wide cross-functional teams to drive project objectives from inception to completion; facilitate meetings, presentations, and discussions to identify strategies for continuous improvement, communicate status updates, and drive for project results. Develop and maintain a master enterprise project plan for complex safety culture projects with high visibility and aggressive timelines (including integrating individual project plans, timelines, interdependencies, alignment, and communication needs). Responsible for executing the overarching Safety Culture Transformation Roadmap and other related safety strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects and initiatives having a major enterprise-wide safety impact on the client in support of the client's safety priorities and goals
- Develop objectives and short to long-range strategies
- Perform senior project management functions, including analyses, project proposals, project plans, business cases, schedule, project scope definition, risk analysis/mitigation plans, resource requirement identification, developing and implementing metrics to measure and adjust
- Lead company-wide cross-functional teams to drive project objectives from inception to completion
- Facilitate meetings, presentations, and discussions to identify strategies for continuous improvement, communicate status updates, and drive for project results
- Develop and maintain a master enterprise project plan for complex safety culture projects with high visibility and aggressive timelines (including integrating individual project plans, timelines, interdependencies, alignment, and communication needs)
- Execute the overarching Safety Culture Transformation Roadmap and other related safety strategies
Required Experience
- 7 years' experience managing projects, programs, or contracts
- Experience implementing large-scale programs/projects with major impacts
- Experience facilitating cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated experience managing and/or supporting project budget, scope, schedule, and resources, and overseeing the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance
- Demonstrated experience interfacing and collaborating with team members, all levels of management, different departments, and vendors to develop solutions, facilitate cooperation between different parties, and obtain stakeholder buy-in
- Demonstrated experience coordinating or implementing business readiness activities, including stakeholder analysis, change interventions, training, and communications to ensure business and operational readiness for change
- Demonstrated experience in achieving desired outcomes and actions through negotiation and influence
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience prioritizing activities, monitoring assignments, and holding team members accountable for results
- Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers
- Must demonstrate effective decision-making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation
- Must demonstrate strong ethics, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Certifications and/or Licenses
- Project Management Certification
Preferred Skills
- Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401(k) Retirement Fund
About the Client
Major California electric utility delivering power to millions. Committed to reliable, clean energy, we serve a vast region spanning central, coastal, and Southern California. We're pioneers in sustainable energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and improving air quality. Join our diverse team of problem-solvers and contribute to a greener planet. We power California's future.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number
26-03234
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