If you found this post via an internet search, then don’t spend money on Agile Scrum training and certification to get a job interview. To interview for a Project Manager position at Dell, you need to take a Scrum Certification class, which feels like a scam. I was contacted (from 702 867 4101) by recruiters who seemed to be from India. They claimed they found my resume on Indeed, but I don’t share my resume openly there, which raised my first red flag. 🇲🇦 Their website, Axis Staffing Services, lists an address provided by virtual office spaces, suggesting it might be a fake business address: Opus Virtual Offices in Henderson, NV.
🇲🇦 When I searched Google all the information on the Axis Staffing Services, the first hit was a LinkedIn article about employment phising scams.
🇲🇦 When I did a who is lookup the site was registered on May 7th, 2024, less than 7 days ago.
Here is the part of the email thread from the scammers after I spoke with them on the phone about having to register for certification before the first interview. We ended the call with him telling me he would send me two acceptable class and test to get certified:
eric gomes <eric.gomes@axisstaffingservices.com>
2:44 PM (1 hour ago)
to me
3:45
https://learn-wise.ca/course/scrum-master-certified/
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) | Cprime Learning
Eric
On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 2:03 PM Scott Bendure … wrote:
Per my earlier conversation, attached is my updated resume focusing on my Scrum experience.
Best regards,
Scott Bendure
On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 12:49 PM Scott Bendure … wrote:
Thanks, Eric,
I am very interested in this position and will start studying for Scrum Certification today. I have studied Scrum before, and seeing as it is a requirement for this position, I will brush up on it so I can speak to it during an interview.
Best regards,
Scott Bendure
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On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 12:33 PM eric gomes eric.gomes@axisstaffingservices.com wrote:
Our client has established its marketing mix and began to understand its plan for the four P’s: product, place, price, and promotion. It must then incorporate objectives and strategies for what the company aims to do and how it will reach its goals. As a market leader in the technology market is great at marketing and branding their products but it does not come easy. It’s all about your action plan for meeting and accomplishing your objectives.
Location: Remote (10% travel to the headquarters)
🇲🇦 Salary: $135K- $150K (negotiable depending upon the experience) plus (20% fixed bonus)
Core Responsibilities:Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs in order to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
He or She should be creative because project may fall off the track and meet obstacle
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Ability to use remote tools like Web Ex, SharePoint, Go-to-meeting, Skype for business or similar tool
Should be able to work on different time zone sometimes if demanded by the stakeholders
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
Delegate project tasks to team and define the role to each member of the team so there is no conflict of interest
Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
This position directly reports to the PMO Group manager
Headquarter of the client is in Round Rock, Texas and after every 3 months you have to visit the office to interact with the team and implement a motivation factor in them.
Should a people-oriented leader as this is a hard-core people management position not a technical position
Requirements:
· Proven working experience in project management
· Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft
· Scrum Certificate is mandatory (in process is acceptable)
Things to be remembered as a Leader:
· You’re a natural leader who’s empowered to see projects succeed.
· You understand success for your clients means communicating and managing expectations throughout the course of the project.
· You understand that you can’t just set a timeline and let the project run itself; you ensure your team and all stakeholders are informed every step of the way and have the data to back it up.
· You believe adaptability and fluidity matter greatly in a project— just because you’ve planned something doesn’t mean things won’t change mid-stream and you can adapt to change course to meet the objectives.
· You’re resilient when facing challenges in a project and are able to proactively work towards a resolution.
· You have a “get ‘or done” mentality and are proactive, not reactive.
· You’re able to translate complex scope and timeline into small workable chunks and have the ability to explain complex issues and present them in a way that clearly conveys impact and understanding.
· You consider yourself a lifelong learner who embraces the opportunity to learn from others and grow from past mistakes and tough projects.
· You’re an expert multitasker who can diligently handle many things at once and enjoys having a full plate.
· You’re extremely detail-oriented and organized and don’t let anything fall through the cracks.
EEO/C&B Statement:
The company offers competitive compensation packages including an incentive compensation plan, comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
Best Regards,
Eric Gomes | Sr. Recruiter,
Axis Staffing Services,
2880 Bicentennial Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89044