Description
Why RTIRTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. About the Hiring GroupThe Project Management Specialist within RTI’s Corporate Platforms and Operations department supports enterprise initiatives that strengthen RTI’s digital ecosystem—including Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP/HCM/EPM/FDI), Salesforce, ServiceNow, and other enterprise corporate operations platforms that enable Finance, HR, Business Development, and operational excellence. Working under the guidance of Corporate Platforms lead project manager and technical leads, this role assists with leading the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic and operational improvement projects that advance RTI’s core enterprise corporate operations platforms. What You'll DoThe successful candidate for this position provides hands-on exposure to enterprise project delivery, governance, and stakeholder collaboration, helping develop foundational skills in technology project management within a global organization. Project Management and Delivery SupportAssist in planning, tracking, and executing projects across Corporate Platforms. Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards, and milestone tracking.Support requirements gathering and documentation efforts, ensuring traceability between business needs and technical solutions.Coordinate meetings, record decisions, manage action logs, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability.Identify project issues, risks, and dependencies, document mitigation and contingency actions.Support testing coordination, validation tracking, mock cycles, and post-implementation review activities.Prepare and review project documentation such as charters, SOWs, change requests, and RAID logs.Maintain documentation repositories and ensure compliance with Corporate Platforms standards, templates, and processes.Prepare steering committee updates, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership reporting.Collaborate with procurement team on RFPs, contract execution, and vendor onboarding.Foster clear communication between Corporate Platform Applications, functional business stakeholders, IT partners, and vendor teams across projects.Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between technical, financial, and operational project components.Ensure organizational change management requirements are incorporated in project plans (in collaboration with RTI’s organizational change management organization, if applicable) to ensure completion of stakeholder analysis, communications, and end-user trainingsCreate and maintain project artifacts within Smartsheet, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.Continuous Improvement Contribute to the refinement of Corporate Platforms project management processes and tools, including standardization of project templates and dashboards.Leverage Smartsheet automation and reporting to improve project tracking and visibility across Corporate Platforms initiatives.Support lessons-learned sessions, post-project evaluations, and documentation of reusable best practices.Support adoption and maturity of the Corporate Platforms frameworks, tools, and reporting standards. What You'll NeedExperience Required 1–2 years of experience supporting enterprise corporate platforms projects or IT/business transformation initiatives.Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP/HCM/EPM, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, or MS Project preferred.Experience supporting corporate platforms transformation projects preferred.PMI PMP certification preferred. If not obtained, desire to obtain in the future is required.Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and familiarity with PMBOK principles.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.Excellent communication and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to shifting timelines.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement. EEO & Pay Equity StatementsFor San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here. RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balanceResponsibilities
Qualification
Experience Required 1–2 years of experience supporting enterprise corporate platforms projects or IT/business transformation initiatives.Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP/HCM/EPM, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, or MS Project preferred.Experience supporting corporate platforms transformation projects preferred.PMI PMP certification preferred. If not obtained, desire to obtain in the future is required.Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and familiarity with PMBOK principles.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.Excellent communication and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to shifting timelines.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
