project manager sr - IT

Sr IT Project Manager

This job contributes to our success by working with business unit groups to review, document, analyze and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of moderately complex to complex business processes. Leads process reviews; facilitates design and development of new processes. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles. 2-3 years

Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills:

• Must have scrum experience
• Strong project management skills, executive level-presence
• Executive leadership presentation

What determines the best candidate over an average candidate?: Self-motivated, proactive and detail-oriented people leader. Disqualifiers? Unorganized, lack of agile experience

Years of experience required: 8+ Degrees or certifications required?: NA- PMP nice to have Scrum cert nice to have but not must have Years experience?: 8+ Preferred background? Skills?: Application of industry-based project management and systems development methodologies and tools – 8 years. Software upgrades in HR solutions (SAP and Success Factors) Infrastructure and security upgrades or enhancements Must include multiple project experience managing with Agile methodology, as Scrum Master. Applied Information Technology (IT) project-based roles (8 years) Experience with global implementations involving translation and localization Building and leading distributed teams (8 years) IT project management, including all elements of scope, time, cost, risk, quality, integration, procurement, human resources and communications (8 years) Working with business areas to prioritize requirements and select appropriate technology to deliver effective business solutions and achieve business benefits (5 years) Requirements elicitation, and process analysis and design expertise (4 years) Mentoring other project managers in project management (3 years) Project management practices process improvement (3 years) Scrum Master Ability to navigate within a fast-paced dynamic environment with high degrees of ambiguity to deliver large and complex projects Ability to maneuver through tough political situations Ability to manage geographically distributed teams Superior communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to diverse audiences and all levels of the organization, able to bridge communication gaps between technology and business users, and able to foster open team communication. Ability to think creatively Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build cross-functional project teams and protect valuable team resources Ability to identify and voice concerns and project issues in a timely and effective manner Ability to flex leadership style to accommodate a wide variety of team member styles and leverage team diversity Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Strong negotiation skills Knowledge of basic business principles and company goals and objectives