Job Description

Title: Technical Project Manager III

Location: Burlingame CA/Seattle WA/Los Angeles, CA/Menlo Park CA

Duration: 06 Months

Job Description:

The main function of a technical project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.

• Manage backup, security and user help system.

• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.

• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.

• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.

• Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.

• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor''s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.