Project Management Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Project Management Specialist 4 to support an Engineering Change Control product team within a dynamic engineering and product support environment.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels in Agile delivery, program/project management, and business analysis, and can effectively lead cross-functional efforts to deliver complex initiatives. You will work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and external partners to translate strategy into execution, manage risks and schedules, and ensure successful delivery across enterprise systems such as Process Planning, MES, and ERP platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers to translate roadmaps and epics into prioritized backlogs, sprint plans, and release plans
• Serve as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, facilitating Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos
• Lead development and execution of complex project schedules, milestones, and dependency plans
• Perform business analysis and process mapping:
• Gather and document requirements
• Write user stories and acceptance criteria
• Validate solutions with stakeholders
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, QA, architecture, security, operations, and external partners
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, including mitigation planning and executive-level reporting
• Support vendor/supplier management, including deliverables, performance tracking, and coordination
• Oversee release management activities, including planning, readiness assessments, and stakeholder communication
• Maintain program artifacts such as RAID logs, status reports, decision logs, and communication plans
• Lead governance and quality activities, including design reviews and readiness checkpoints
• Mentor and coach team members on Agile best practices and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience with Agile delivery and Scrum methodologies
• Strong project management experience (scope, schedule, resources, risk, and change management)
• Demonstrated business analysis expertise, including requirements gathering, user story development, and process mapping
• Experience working with cross-functional and distributed teams, including external vendors
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable delivery plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, PSM, or SAFe
• Experience working in Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments and participating in PI Planning
• Familiarity with release management and production deployments
• Understanding of software development lifecycles, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Experience with ERP, MES, or Process Planning systems
• Background in supplier/vendor management and third-party integrations

Experience Level

• Typically requires 8–12+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Core Competencies

• Project Leadership & Risk Management
• Business & Technical Acumen
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Systems Thinking & Process Optimization
• Agile Mindset & Continuous Improvement
• Customer-Focused Delivery

Additional Requirements

• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements (U.S. Person status required)

*Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.