SUMMARY

At Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP), we provide best-in-class office and studio space to the biggest names in tech and entertainment, and we're seeking a Senior Manager, IT Projects. The Sr. Manager, IT Projects role will partner with the VP, Information Technology for management of the company’s initiatives, utilizing project management methodology, industry knowledge, and best practices. This role will lead projects that span over multiple departments and business applications, working with management, supporting teams, and external contractors. This role will require a proficient knowledge in project management tools and will implement and streamline processes by which projects are prioritized, communicated, and executed, and promptly identify and resolve hindrances.

Are you looking to use your IT experience and outstanding project management skills to support a thriving, forward-thinking company? Join us at HPP!

What You’ll Do:

Establish project prioritization and pipeline. Work with management on identifying, strategizing, and prioritizing projects as needed. Create long- and short-term goals. Manage the delivery of projects according to plan. Implement processes to support project prioritization, communication, and execution.
Establish feasibility and budgets for projects. Perform cost-benefit analysis to vet feasibility. Outline a budget based on requirements and track costs to deliver accordingly. Manage and adjust for changes that would impact the budget.
Lead projects, that span over multiple departments and business applications, working with management, supporting teams, and external contractors. Lead all aspects of the project, including:
- Objectives and scope.
- Resource requirements, availability, and allocation – both internal and third party.
- Project plan. Regularly distribute status reports.
- Roles and responsibilities.
- Project life cycle. Execution of all tasks, supporting requirements gathering, development, testing, and deployment.
- Quality control, to maintain the standards expected.
Work effectively with teams to ensure a smooth project life cycle. Hold teams accountable to their commitment to the project, and inherent tasks.
Communicate timely, thoroughly, and efficiently. Establish standards for communication. Communicate with stakeholders, teams, and 3rd party contractors to keep the project aligned with their goals. Serve as a point of contact for teams to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
Create documentation to support communication, audits, training, or any other necessary component of the project.
Put mitigation practices in place to identify and remedy potential risks.
Create feedback loop to continually improve effectiveness.
Delegate tasks as appropriate to teams to facilitate the execution of projects.
Assist in Audits. Adhere to all change management procedures and protocols.
Deliver results that meet company needs, to the satisfaction of business stakeholders.
Make effective decisions when presented with multiple or conflicting options to progress with the project.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

5-7 years of experience with project management, including identifying business needs, establishing scope and project plan, resource management, and delivering successful results on time and on budget.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field.
Project Management Certification such as PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute, or Project Manager and/or Sr. Project Manager certifications from the American Society for the Advancement of Project Management, preferred.
2+ years of direct experience with Real Estate specific applications is a significant benefit.
Real estate financial and /or operational business knowledge preferred.
Knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies. Ability to perform research into complex application issues involving multiple technologies. Must possess strong technical skills and understand software development.
Must be proficient in tools and technology to manage projects, such as MS Project or MS Planner, Teams, and/or other qualifying software.
Strong leadership skills to motivate team members to stay on task. Ability to enforce accountability, promptly address issues as they arise, and perform conflict resolution when necessary.
Decisiveness, flexibility, and adaptability to accommodate changing priorities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify the best and most plausible solutions that meet business needs. Keen attention to detail, with parallel ability to understand big picture goals.
Direct, concise, and effective communication skills, with the ability to interact well with all levels within the Company. Strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

About Us
Hudson Pacific Properties is a visionary real estate investment trust that owns and operates more than 19 million square feet of marquee office and studio properties. Focused on premier West Coast epicenters of innovation, media, and technology, its anchor tenants include Fortune 500 and leading growth companies such as Netflix, Google, Square, Uber, NFL Enterprises and more.