POSITION PURPOSE
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is accountable for working closely with the Business and Technology to ensure the success and execution of all projects under their supervision. The Project Manager works with the Business and IS&T Leadership to build the business case. The SPM then plans, executes, and delivers all projects on time, on budget, and within the scope in accordance with business priorities. Throughout the life cycle of each project, the manager tracks and reports project status, while managing project resources to mitigate issues and risks.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a partnership relationship with the Business Sponsor and ensure the delivery of a successful PPM (Project Portfolio Management) service. Focus on the following Project Management disciplines:
Time Mgt- Define and create project plans for Project delivery
Financial Mgt - Delivery of Project on budget
Resource Mgt - Management of and accountability for Internal/External resources
Issue/Risk Mgt- tracking, escalation, and resolution as appropriate
Vendor Mgt- Accountable for third parties
Scope Mgt- Delivery of defined scope/responsible for Change Mgt process
Communications Mgt- Stakeholder Mgt/SteerCos/Org Change Mgt/Training/etc.
Some of the above disciplines require the SPM to work closely with SMEs in these fields, like Communications, Change Management, etc.
Partner with IS&T Leadership, Business Sponsors, and other key stakeholders to define success metrics and criteria including business case development
Ensure all projects meet success parameters and financial (e.g. - ROI) targets stated in the business case
Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects
Ensure all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the company via the PMLC-SDLC
For larger projects, guide the efforts of additional project managers to ensure collaboration and timely delivery of the project
Ensure run-books are assembled and made available to the business and IS&T personnel
Conduct a post-mortem of the project to ensure continuous improvement and recognition of team members
Provide performance feedback to managers of project team members
QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience / Background
7 to 10 years of successful PM experience required
BA/BS- Computer Science preferred, BA/BS Business Disciplines preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Excellent project management, organization, and team collaboration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to deliver presentations to senior leadership.
Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and negotiation skills
Comfort with ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability
Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Proficient with the Project and Portfolio Management Tools (ex. MS Project, Clarity, Planview, Google Workplace, Daptive, Smartsheet, etc.)
Exceptional/comprehensive understanding of PMLC & SDLC concepts
Understanding of project methodologies (i.e. Waterfall, Agile; Iterative, SCRUM, RUP, etc.)
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
PMI, Prince or equivalent Project Management Certification preferred
ITIL Certification preferred but not required
PMI-ACP certification a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Travel is required. Varies by project.
Office environment (desk, chairs, sitting, walking around, etc.)
All candidates will be required to work in office two days a week at one of three possible report-to locations; Boston MA, Paramus NJ, or Milwaukee WI.
Indotronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Everything was smooth and professional. The Indotronix staff was very professional and very well-organized. My hiring/onboarding process was seamless.
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Senior Systems Engineer - Financial Services Client (December 2021)
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