services wanted Project Manager - San Mateo, CA

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Project Manager - CA

Soliant Consulting (www.soliantconsulting.com), a small, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company with offices in Chicago and San Mateo, has an immediate opening for a Project Manager in our San Mateo, CA office. We are a full-service consulting firm, our teams help define efficient workflow processes, analyze deployment strategies, and provide a common-sense perspective on helping solve data system challenges. We specialize in custom development of databases, workgroup applications, Web solutions, and knowledge management processes for our clients. We provide services to a diverse group of clients, including Boeing, FileMaker, Inc., and Apple.

WHY Soliant Is A GREAT Place To Work:

Soliant Consulting offers a casual team setting in our newly built San Mateo office. We are among the top firms in our industry and focus on both software development and client service.

Our work is varied, our clients are among the top companies in Silicon Valley, and you will have a chance to join a dynamic, creative team. We have a passion for well-designed information systems, for building efficient applications, and, most of all, for solving real problems. Our culture is one of service, and our primary focus lies with helping craft excellent tools that make a difference.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefit package that includes profit sharing, bonus plans, health care, and a 401K.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager is the primary relationship manager with the customer, including establishing the scope of the project; assembling and updating the project budgets as the project progresses; assigning resources to the project; and keeping the customer involved and informed. Key Responsibilities include:

• - Track project progress against stated objectives and to report to the customer and to the development team on project progress.
  - Maintain Tracker records for the project, establishing budgets for dollars and hours, establishing components, tasks, and communicating the intended use for these elements.
  - Request, prepare, and issue all invoices.
  - Find and manage adequate resources to assign to the project to maintain the project on its stated timelines and business objectives.
  - Keep customers informed of progress.
  - Follow-up on marketing leads developed by others.
  - Work with new and existing customers to effectively gather and document project requirements.

Experience & Abilities Required:

• - Strong organizational skills.
  - Experience running and documenting effective meetings.
  - Ability to listen to problems, analyze information, and then make appropriate recommendations to clients.
  - Understanding of the software development process – as appropriate for the size and range of projects.
  - Strong computer skills – MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint.
  - FileMaker Pro, SQL, or PHP familiarity.
  - Experience with managing (medium to large) multi-person, multi-disciplinary teams.
  - Experience working on custom development projects.
  - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong presentation skills.
  - Experience and desire to work within a small company.
  - Ability to meet with customers to gather and document project requirements and put together proposals that define the technical solutions, budgets, and timelines necessary to meet client requirements.
  - In-depth understanding of workflow, flow charts, and use cases, including how to use them effectively to define the project requirements.
  - Experience and understanding of the estimating process – ability to track progress against a fixed budget.

How To Apply:

You will work with a team of highly motivated professionals. If your goal is career growth in a team environment that values excellence and innovation, then please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] and please type ‘Project Manager’ in the Subject line. No phone calls please. EOE.