Trident Consulting is seeking a " Manager – Project/Product III " for one of our client in " Rosemead, CA ". A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Manager – Project/Product III

Location: Rosemead, CA (Hybrid – Onsite Mon/Tue) - Only local candidates

Duration: 6+ Months

Contract- w2

Pay range: $70- $73/hr. on w2

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Hours: 40 hours/week

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project/Product Manager to lead and manage HR-related projects within a dynamic organizational environment. This role involves overseeing end-to-end project delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful execution aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more mid-to-large scale projects with full ownership of outcomes, timelines, and costs
• Develop project plans, business objectives, and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional HR teams to drive project execution
• Engage with senior leadership as a trusted advisor on key business initiatives
• Drive change management strategies and develop communication plans
• Track project performance through dashboards, reporting tools, and metrics
• Ensure benefits realization and measure project ROI through surveys and analytics
• Manage third-party vendors and ensure adherence to contract terms
• Maintain project documentation, governance, and compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience managing both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum projects in a hybrid environment
• Strong understanding of project governance, change control, and approval processes
• Experience with vendor management and procurement-related projects
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
• Experience working on HR transformation or HR-related projects

Interview Process

• 2 rounds of interviews
• Final round includes a 15–20minute presentation (3–5 slides) showcasing a project (preferably HR-related), covering:
• Project kickoff/charter
• Planning, governance, and controls
• Hybrid delivery approach (Waterfall + Agile)