Sr Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerUnder the general direction of his/her direct management, the Sr. Project Manager is responsible for managing and directing the implementation of all the technology related components of one or more simultaneous project efforts, as assigned by the VP or Director of the Business Integration Team. The Sr. Project Manager is directly responsible to project manage one or more work-streams (aka Work Packages or Swim-lanes) within a Program (a group of like projects designed to satisfy a single objective) and to ensure that all intra and inter project related dependencies are defined, managed and controlled. Additionally, the Sr. Project Manager must have experience in soliciting, combining and aggregating project progress information from technical teams, as a single point of reporting for the Program's overall health, to include deliverables, cost, schedule, risks and issues, to the program's sponsor / client, in order to consistently deliver high quality products and services on-time and within budget.The end-to-end quality program is being re-engineered. This role will be responsible for overseeing the creation, design and implementation of this program, working closely with department heads to align on goals, strategy and implementation. This role will be the governance point for the program, and will:Work with key stakeholders on RFP, vendor selection and hardware procurement, as requiredEstablish benchmarks and well-defined KPIs that are achievable and adhered toEnsure proper coordination, integration and enforcement of program parameters across internal departments and external vendor partnersCreate and enforce action plans to mitigate, avoid and tackle risks head-onThis role will work in concert with the Senior Project Manager of the Seamlessly integrate with AUSA’s goal of a ZERO defect quality program.This role must be comfortable in garnering the support/buy-in/respect from their counterparts to be identified as a lead “agent of change”.Business Expertise:Researches subjects to support expense plans/program workPerforms routine data collection, organization, workflow, and support analysisSets high standards for conduct and workDemonstrates ability to plan and execute complex initiativesFosters environment of continuous improvement and innovationProvides direction and ensures the preparation of quality deliverablesLeads and applies department’s methodologies to assignmentsLeads workflow for improvements and resolving issuesOperational Management:Possesses a degree of emotional intelligence & ability to conduct crucial conversationsAnticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them. Responds to the needs of the business, department, team, and environment.Demonstrated experience in representing and engaging with Senior Executive resourcesManages expectations and deliverables on inter/intra projectsManages departmental projects and initiativesManages personal and group time in expense Plans/project work (area of expertise)Maintains expected levels of personal productivityServes as a leader/mentor both directly and influentially for peers, project managers and project teams. Motivates and inspires team membersEnsures smooth functioning of processes and proceduresProficient in analyzing data, trends or obstacles and consider available solutions or alternative methods of proceedingSolves complex problems and develops innovative approaches or solutionsAbility to provide explanations and information to others on the most complex issuesLeads risk and risk/reward equationMeets or exceeds policy, process standardsRecognizes when to deviate from standards versus follow processIs a self-directed leader that acts as a team playerProject Management:Demonstrates continual improvement in personal program management skillsCompetent in use of project management tools, techniques, and methodologiesContinually assess the demand for skills required to adequately support program / projects under his or her controlExecutes innovative solutions that produce significant business benefitLeads expectations and deliverables within the program via inter/intra project dependenciesCompetent in the applications of a disciplined approach to project management utilizing PM standards, methodologies, and toolsDevelops and maintains program plans with accurate estimates of effort required to meet customer needsIdentifies, documents, and manages risksRegularly communicates project statusCoordinates the requirements of projects or sub-projects, and resolves conflicts to achieve program/ project objectives throughout the project lifecycleDevelops and maintains program and project plans with accurate estimates of effort required to meet customer needsDevelops and manages program schedulesEngages project participants in defining program and project related duration, effort, sequence, and dependencies of tasks, based on scope definition and project delivery requirementsDefines detailed project delivery plans, including resource assignments and dependencies as they relate to the overall programEnsure the maintenance of program and project plansIdentifies gaps and/or risks to the program and driving mitigation plans to avoid delays or unnecessary expensesIdentifies, documents, and analyzes risks, issues, and opportunities in consultation with stakeholders, and uses the results as the basis for risk planningDevelops risk/issue management plans, and communicates with applicable stakeholders to ensure clarity of understanding and ongoing management of risk factorsWorks with resource managers to drive the identification of the skills, duration and effort required for successful program execution (e.g., resource demand planning)Ensures that resources are acquired to meet resource demand plans, escalating for assistance where gaps existLeads and/or prepares reports of program performance upon delivery of product or serviceEnsure regular program related effective communication occurs, i.e.: Status report, meeting minutes, etc.Establishes quality objectives, criteria, standards, and levels at the sub-project level, with input from stakeholdersImplements established quality management methods, techniques, and toolsEnsures that all external dependencies are managedUses established key performance indicators to monitor program outcomes and sub-project controlsEnsures that appropriate allowances are included in project budgets and forecasts as well as align with project lifecycle stage/maturity, risks, and complexitiesManages sign-off process and obtains all approvals required for programs and projects under their controlLeading the team in the formulation and execution of recovery actions when necessary to meet commitments. This will include obtaining the commitment of the various function discipline leaders to ensure the overall recovery of the program and any impacted sub-projectsCommunications:Maintains excellent written and verbal communications with customers, employee, supervisors, and managersKeeps Management informed of requirements, business drivers, decisions, etc. of the operational group to consider these in planning overall Program strategiesKeeps Sponsor updated on the status of projects, allocation of resources, conflicts, and customer needsFacilitates exchange of ideas and application of best practicesFosters and environment where staff project team resources in an open, honest, and positive manner• 7 or more years of hands-on project management responsibility, demonstrating leadership skills and managing technical staff and financial resources through various life-cycle phases and within cross-functional environments• 7 or more years of hands-on management experience in which MORE THAN HALF of the following has occurred:Successful development and implementation of applications in new computing architecture / test environments using new and emerging technologiesDemonstrated competency in managing resources to meet project and program goalsSuccessfully implemented new work processes or process improvementsKnowledge and experience in test and lab environmentsKnowledge and experience dealing with system integration and test effortsExperience in process engineering / re-engineering and deployment, and project management life cycles related to implementing new or re-engineered processes• 5 or more years of hands-on agile, scrum, kanban, lean, kaizen and/or SaFE/release train experience with proven track record for identifying challenges and implementing positive change with buy-in and collaboration from the organization• Ability to be seen as an “agent of change”•