Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Project Manager in Professional Services to work with the Global Customer Support team. This role involves leading services projects, managing deployment resources, and ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners will include technical and business resources
- In conjunction with project partners, help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverables
- Develop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniques
- Build and execute project work plans and revise them appropriately to meet changing needs and requirements
- Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasks
- Run day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
- Work on services operational projects that target new services IP delivery, partner communications, scheduling, etc
- Review deliverables prepared by the team before passing them to the client
- Effectively apply Palo Alto Networks Project Management methodology and implement project standards
- Minimize our exposure and risk on all projects
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
- Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience required
- Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Asana and Smartsheets
- Good presentation skills including written, oral, and presentation
- Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization
- Strong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
- Flexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; able to promptly and expertly react to project adjustments and alterations
- 5+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects is preferred
- Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent a plus
- Experience with Google's G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus
Benefits
- Magnit offers Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.
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