Title: Senior Project Manager
Industry: Entertainment
Location: Glendale, CA
Duration: 12+ months
Rate Range: $70-$77/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Description:

• The Project Manager performs the role of technical project manager and scrum master across one or more Studio Technology project teams and is a strong contributor to the evolution of the project management capabilities.
• The Project Manager will support project teams consisting of product managers, business analysts, software engineers, and QA testers across multiple projects.
• The Project Manager will work closely with the Product Manager and Engineering Manager to understand and manage project requirements, scope, timelines, and budget, while communicating project status to stakeholders and management

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for on-time, in-scope and in-budget delivery of projects and leading multiple project teams
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project including scope, schedule, resources
• Perform in the role of a scrum master across one or more project teams
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint demo and sprint retrospectives
• Work with the product development team to understand and manage project requirements, scope, timelines and budget
• Provide clear reporting of project status across all projects including timelines, milestone tracking, budget status, issue identification, and resource management
• Identify and communicates resource constraints and potential priority conflicts to assist the organization in evaluating and reprioritizing deadlines
• Prepare for project reviews and quality assurance procedures
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Manage project budget forecast and track actual spend

Experience and Skills:

• Proven track record in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing large-scale technology projects from definition through implementation, involving internal personnel and consultants.
• Knowledgeable in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Attention to detail to ensure high quality deliverables
• Proactive and possess a hands-on, collaborative working style
• Action oriented with high standard for quality and performance
• Strong conflict resolution & negotiation skills adaptable to shifting priorities and sensitive to cross-functional team needs
• Demonstrate experience using scheduling, budgeting and collaboration tools within the project management discipline
• Ability to communicate with all levels of organization (Technical leads, Executives, External Vendors)
• Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
• Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
• Must be an excellent and inclusive team player
• Will act with a can-do, positive, and collaborative mindset

Basic Qualification:

• 5+ years' experience as a project manager using Agile/Scrum with a demonstrated
• understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• -Jira is a must
• Bachelor's degree required; Technical degree is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in Media, Entertainment, or Technology industries preferred
• CSM certification is preferred
• PMP certification is a plus

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities

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