Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Join our client's team as a pivotal Senior Project Manager. This role will be instrumental in overseeing technical IT Project Management within the department, driving software development and business process solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Independently lead and oversee multiple software development and implementation projects from initiation to completion with minimal oversight.
• Team Direction: Direct project team members and external consultants/contractors.
• Document Management: Develop and maintain crucial project documentation adhering to Amtraks Project Lifecycle Management Plan (PLMP) framework.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct project status meetings, produce weekly status reports, and interface with stakeholders and team members.
• Schedule and Resource Management: Actively manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and resolve pending issues with team members and vendors.
• Quality Assurance: Present projects at Quality Gates, report schedule and budget variances, and oversee testing efforts if necessary.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, evaluate vendor responses, and ensure adherence to outlined Statements of Work (SOW).

Required Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of ten years in hands-on IT Project Management, overseeing software development and implementation projects.
• Methodologies: Proficiency in both Agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Lifecycle Understanding: Comprehensive grasp of the software development lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Analytical Aptitude: Strong analytical skills to address technical issues and deliver solutions.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and writing skills, adept at tailoring messages for various audiences.
• Multitasking: Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Tools Proficiency: Expertise in Jira, Confluence, MS Project Office Professional, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. PMP Certification required.

Optional Skills:

• Data and BI: Experience with data ingestion processes and BI reporting.
• Product Evaluation: Experience in product evaluation and selection processes.
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS.
• IT Departmental Understanding: Articulate understanding of the roles and functions of multiple IT departments and their interactions.
• Tools Mastery: Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project Server (EPM) and JIRA, iterative development methodologies.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive project success within a dynamic IT environment and make a substantial impact on our initiatives.