Thursday, May 19, 2011

[KITlist] Project Manager (Mountain View, CA)

Please direct your responses to: careers@cpp.com

We are looking for a strategic Project Management Professional (PMP)® to join our Project Management team. This position oversees multiple key projects within the organization, collaboratively manages portfolios of internal projects reporting to the Director of Project Management.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for:

• Providing collaborative project/Agile expertise for cross-functional projects originating in Research and Product Development, International Sales, Domestic Sales, Operations, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, and others designed to meet top customer and/or corporate needs.
• Ensuring coordinated project releases in accordance with corporate strategies and priorities and established schedules.
• Using Agile and standard PM practices to assure professional, collaborative results and a positive client experience through all phases of assigned projects.
• Supporting project prioritization, resource allocation, business and technical requirements definition, project launch, detailed planning, execution, closure, and debrief. Use all standard tools for documentation and communication. (Sharepoint, Office suite)
• Building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Facilitating team meetings and manage project communications.

and will have:

• Solid understanding of technology and web-based solutions, computer-generated reports, and familiarity with IS requirements and systems
• Certified SCRUM Master/Agile experience is a plus
• Project management technical training/certification (PMP®) required
• Advanced user of Excel and intermediate or better user of PowerPoint, Word, and Visio
• Demonstrated leadership, effective interpersonal relationship management, quality communication and problem-solving experience in cross-functional coordination and facilitation
• Experience and working knowledge of ERP solutions is a plus

CPP, Inc. is the global leader in workforce development solutions with over 50 years of industry success in the field of assessment publishing and professional services. We publish the internationally recognized Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) and Strong Interest Inventory® learning instruments; award-winning training and organizational development books; and hundreds of widely used support materials. We provide professional services in the areas of soft skills training and organizational development. For more information, visit our web site at www.cpp.com.

CPP offers long-term professional development, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k).

If this opportunity matches your career goals, please email your current resume with a cover letter outlining your professional goals, where you found this ad, your current base salary and salary requirements to:

Nicole Trapasso, Division Director, HR/OD
CPP, Inc.
Mountain View, California
E-Mail: careers@cpp.com

In the interest of time,
your cover letter, resume, PMI certification number and base salary MUST be included
for your candidacy to be advanced

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and MBTI are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Trust in the United States and other countries. Strong Interest Inventory is a registered trademark and the CPP logo is a trademark of CPP, Inc.

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