IT Project Manager

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The IT Project Manager oversees the implementation of business applications, working cross-functionally with business users and external vendors.  Assures that projects align with overarching program goals and benefits.  Manages stakeholder expectations, identifies and mitigates project risks

What You'll Achieve

  • Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Identify, prioritize and schedule project tasks.
  • Assess, manage, and own Agile Scrum process with a team of developers and project team members.
  • Lead daily standups; run sprint boards where needed.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to resolve conflicts, re-prioritize, propose and enact changes.
  • Track and communicate status at both a task and summary level for various audiences, from the project team to executive leadership.
  • Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
  • Develop best practices, tools, and templates for project execution and management. 
  • Comply with quality system regulations, standards and procedures.

    • What You Bring

  • Minimum Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Analysis, or a related field, plus eight years’ project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Additional Qualifications: Experience in project management using Agile and waterfall methodology, including Agile Scrum planning and development. Experience in enterprise business applications, in cloud and on premises, such as ERP, procurement, sales, supply chain, MES, and finance systems.  Experience with systems such as Jira for issue tracking, and Six Sigma/Lean for process improvement and innovation. Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices. PMP and Scrum Master certification; experience in the life sciences industry are desired but not required. Must possess strong attention-to-detail, strong individual initiative, and organizational skills. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required.  


    • What We Offer:
    • A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant and performance is rewarded
    • The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases
    • A generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) match; and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
     
     
    Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. 
     
    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
     
    If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra’s Privacy Notice for California Residents.