Project Manager

San Diego, Ca Mandatory

Relocation No

Performance Profile:

Thirole will be responsible for supporting the management of large projects or programs. Requires proven project management skills specifically as a Project Manager or staff member of a large Program or Project Management Office. Person fulfilling this role will deploy project management processes and tools, provide project management training, and provide expert advice concerning industry best-practices and compliance with recognized industry standards in project management execution and project management office deployment.
Top performing team members in this position display the strong leadership abilities and exceptional communication skills required to drive sound project management standards compliance across the project team. Persons in this role will be expected to lead project teams in project scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and/or risk identification. Team member will conduct project management activities throughout the lifecycle of the project with additional focus on contracting and quality management.
Person in this role will be expected to contribute to business development activities by identifying new business opportunities, supporting proposal development, and supporting client facing sales activities.
Person in this role will have frequent end-client interaction. Exceptional team members I in this role provide outstanding client deliverables. Team member interacts with client as necessary to develop deliverables, communicate expectations, and successfully deliver high-value deliverables. Strong performance and exceptional skills lead to team member becoming clients trusted advisor in the proper management of the project.

Position-specific Requirements:

5+ years experience in program/project management functions with a minimum of 2 years in a lead capacity.
5+ years experience working as a Project Manager or within a large Program Management Office utilizing recognized best practices such as the Project Management Institutes Project Management Body of Knowledge
Minimum of 4,500 hours of project management initiating, planning, executing, controlling, or closing projects within the previous six years.
Bachelors degree in business, project management, management, computer science or information technology required. Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Position Specific Desired Skills:
Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred
Information Technology Project Management related experience
Experience with CMMI
Six Sigma Certification
Consulting experience preferred
State and Local Tax and Assessor system experience

Logistics:

No travel required

BearingPoint is one of the world's largest providers of management and technology consulting services to Global 2000 companies and government organizations in more than 60 countries worldwide. Our more than 16,000 professionals have built a reputation for knowing what it takes to help clients achieve their goals, and working closely with them to get the job done. Our service offerings are designed to help our clients generate revenue, increase cost-effectiveness, manage regulatory compliance, integrate information and transition to “next-generation” technology.

The BearingPoint State and Local West Team is currently searching for a Project Manager