Senior Project Manager

Are you looking for a permanent job with a dynamic new company? Do you have a track record of successfully completing a portfolio of business and technology projects? Does your project management experience run the gamut from traditional waterfall methodology to an Agile environment? As a Project Manager you will be working with multiple teams and projects at once, so a can-do attitude and ability to handle several projects concurrently is a must.

As a Senior Project Manager, your responsibilities would include:

• Working with business and IT stakeholders to understand the program scope, business objectives, timeline, etc.
• Strategizing and outlining the goals and objectives of each program/project
• Organizing, planning and monitoring multiple inter-connected projects
• Developing project charters, high level timelines, resources requirements, etc.
• Managing the day-to-day key activities
• Coordinating cross-project activities
• Managing issues and risks to minimize impact on programs/projects
• Assisting in removing key obstacles that are currently impacting project success
• Engaging with and presenting to senior management on various program/project topics
• Reporting to senior management on program/project status
• Coaching and mentoring project personnel

The ideal candidate for this position would also meet the following requirements:

• 10 years of project management experience
• 10 years of experience in the high-tech field
• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile environment either as a Project Manager or a ScrumMaster
• Ability to work on multiple programs/projects concurrently
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Experience working independently, as well as in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• Strong, clear communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Persuasive, adaptable, encouraging, and motivating
• An independent learner and self-starter
• An eye for detail but able to see the big picture
• Prior business analysis experience is a plus
• A background in financial services is a plus

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