Product Manager

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Blue Shield of California through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Blue Shield of California.Summary:The main function of a Product Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the product cycle, with responsibilities that include product design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting.Job Responsibilities:• Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements• Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs• Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing• Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses• Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized• Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsorsSkills:• Proven project management experience• People management and team building skills (does not have to have direct people management skills)• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environmentEducation/Experience:• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.• 5-7 years experienceLocation: Oakland California (Hybrid/Remote)Contract length: 6 MonthsPay Range: $47 - $52 per hourAGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.