Project Manager

Company: Ascend
Location: Menlo Park
Posted on: December 30, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Ascend Talent Solutions Job Description Job Description The Project Manager is the strategic point of communication with stakeholders and accountable for key initiatives and project’s success. With excellent communication and problem solving skills, the primary responsibility of the Project Manager will be the point of communication with stakeholders and is accountable for the project’s success. The ideal Project Manager will have proven experience in acting as the liaison between the project team, subcontractor, customer, key stakeholders and senior leadership. Responsibilities: Follows Strategy standard work/processes, policies and processes, develops detailed project plans and completes required project documentation. Conduct project intake, develop project teams, define objectives and scope, document current and future-state processes, document risks and assumptions, and oversee development, operational workflows and implementation. Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. Oversees all aspects of projects. Tracks milestones and anticipates deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports and matrix for senior leadership regarding status of projects. Coordination with Senior Operations Manager on project budget targets, status and resolution of related issues. Provides input for tracking project budget targets (overall) and stays current on status through coordination and knowledge of related PO’s, vendor relationships. Conduct project kick-off meetings, communicate individual roles and project expectations, and in conjunction with the project/senior project coordinator serve as the initial point of contact for projects. Utilize project management tool to report project status, manage issues, identify risks, and escalations. Develop and maintain effective relationships with project owners, operational leaders, business services, IT, vendors, and other project stakeholders. Support Senior Project Managers as back up on projects. Coordinate post-project review and lessons learned meetings following stabilization of projects. Provides leadership while the project coordinator positions the team and collaborates in project implementation. Balances both internal and external stakeholder interests to maintain alignment of the project outcomes. Understands customer requirements and manages the dynamics of these individuals. Define project scope, duration, resources and cost, as well as the best course of action/approach to attain the project objectives. Provides project management for project activities to ensure that the project is completed in scope, on schedule, within budget. Provide input and data information for project scope, schedule and budget. Identifies and pursues opportunities to optimize effectiveness. Requirements 5 years of previous project leadership Strong management and monitoring project management frameworks and methodologies Professional and exceptional budget management, problem solving, and analytical skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Building Engines, and other project management programs. Education • Bachelor’s degree is required. Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision

Keywords: Ascend, Mountain View , Project Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Menlo Park, California