Monday, July 23, 2012

[KITlist] Project Manager (Mountain View, CA)

Please direct your responses to: careers@cpp.com

PROJECT MANAGER
(Onsite full-time in Mountain View, CA)

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

As a Project Manager at CPP, Inc. you will be responsible for:
• Providing direct project management for assigned projects, including working with cross-functional teams to meet customer and corporate needs.
• Ensuring coordinated project releases in accordance with corporate strategies, 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)
• Providing timely communication and status updates for all assigned projects.
• Building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers.

As a Project Manager at CPP, Inc. you will have:
• BS/BA and 5-7 years of project management experience
• Project management technical training/certification (PMP) is required
• Advanced user in Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate or better user of PowerPoint, Word, and Visio
• Solid understanding of technology and web-based solutions, computer-generated reports, and familiarity with IS requirements and systems
• Certified MS-Project user (or attain within 1 year)
• Certified SCRUM Master/Agile experience is a plus
• Experience with EPM tools (MS Project Server 2010 and SharePoint 2010) is a plus

and will exhibit:
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and adaptability with cross-functional teams and situations
• Excellent communication, planning and organizing, problem-solving skills, delegation, and facilitation at all organizational levels
• Ability to identify key decision-making points and get or make timely decisions successfully through influencing, team work, stress tolerance, negotiation, conflict management
• Mentoring project team members to optimize their contributions and grow from each experience

To Apply:

Please send your resume (with cover letter outlining your professional goals, if desired), as well as your current salary and salary requirement to:

Jessie Lockhart, Director of HR
CPP, Inc.
email: Careers@cpp.com

In the interest of time, your resume, current or most recent salary & salary requirement must be included for your candidacy to be advanced.

CPP, Inc. is a leader in workforce development solutions, based on over 50 years of industry success in the field of assessment publishing and we continue to evolve and grow to meet market demand. We publish such globally renowned assessments as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) and Strong Interest Inventory® instruments; award-winning training and organizational development books; and hundreds of widely used support materials. We also provide professional services in the areas of training and organizational development, technology, and research.

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

If you would like to make a significant contribution to CPP's business goals and join a team of cross-functional experts who are passionate about our products, team collaboration and achievement, and professional excellence, please email us today.

Important: In the subject field of your email, please indicate Project Manager.



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