Summary: The organization's Program Management Office (PMO) is seeking a candidate to join as a Senior Project Manager. This individual is responsible for leading teams to deliver large, complex, cross-functional project(s) and programs. Qualified candidates will manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to Agile and PDLC guidelines throughout the full product development life cycle. This also includes management of issues and risk to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The candidate has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis and verify that the project meets the intended value.
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to the PMO framework and processes to facilitate the creation, communication, and ongoing management of the project plan and related project artifacts
Assist in driving projects to their published schedules, deadlines & milestones
Coordinate cross-functional project teams including third party vendors and other resources
Ensure project teams are following Agile methodology and project management best practices
Establish and execute communication plans
Identify project risks and issues, communicate and work to resolve in accordance with best practices
Lead activities to determine project scope, schedule, and budget baselines
Lead and manage large, complex, enterprise-wide Agile projects from concept to completion ensuring timely delivery of project.
Manage changes in scope and understand the implications of them, communicate to the cross-functional teams, and escalate where necessary.
Manage customer expectations and relationships
Monitor and report progress updates, progress-to-plan, and milestone achievements consistently to all levels of the organization.
Participates in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs, especially as it relates to Data related program management
Experience & Education:
3+ years of experience with product lifecycle with understanding of development lifecycle and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle
Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to all levels of the organization
Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance
Experience with project management tools
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective