Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager (PMP) to lead and oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in hands-on project and program management, excels at influencing and communicating with senior leadership, and is proficient in enterprise project portfolio management tools such as Planview. Projects are delivered either via SAFe 6.0 Agile Practices, Water Fall and/or a Hybrid PracticeThis role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to translate organizational goals into actionable plans, while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will serve as a primary point of coordination, communication, and accountability for all assigned initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Project Management, or related field (master’s degree or PMP certification preferred). At least 10 years of hands-on project and program management experience, with a strong track record of delivering complex enterprise-level initiatives. Experience within Aerospace and/or Supply Chain Verticals is preferred. Demonstrated ability to interact with, influence, and present to senior executives and key stakeholders. Advanced proficiency with Planview or similar portfolio and project management tools. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management capabilities. Ability to lead multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Senior Project Manager will be part of a learning culture where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale projects and programs, including planning, scoping, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and execution. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and status reports using tools such as Planview or similar PPM platforms. Manage relationships with senior leadership, providing regular updates, presenting strategic recommendations, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Establish strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, including technology, operations, finance, and business stakeholders. Monitor and track project milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies. Facilitate governance processes, including steering committee updates, executive reporting, and portfolio-level alignment. Implement project management best practices, methodologies, and templates to drive consistency and quality across initiatives. Lead project teams through issue resolution, change management activities, and decision-making processes. Ensure all documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle. Ability to plan and prioritize team workloads by accurately estimating resources and timelines, proactively identify risks, monitor execution against key metrics, and adapt swiftly to contingencies to ensure optimal delivery. Lead and mentor a team providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables. Coordinate daily activities, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence in testing practices. Ability to lead teams in a Waterfall and/or Agile Environment. Test Planning and Strategy: Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies based on project requirements, specifications, and risk assessments. Define test objectives, scope, and timelines, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to review and refine testing requirements, acceptance criteria, and test coverage. Execution and Monitoring: Lead and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Monitor project progress, including adherence to timelines and budgets. Address and resolve any issues or risks that arise during the project lifecycle. Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide regular updates on project status. Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed and met. Ability to manage a diverse team of experts. Expert at positively mitigating issues leading to a positive outcome. Quality Assurance Processes: Establish and maintain QA best practices, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency in testing activities. Implement and enforce quality assurance processes throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to release management. Conduct periodic reviews and audits to assess the effectiveness of QA processes and identify areas for improvement. Communication and Reporting: Communicate progress, and issues effectively to project stakeholders, including program managers, developers, and business analysts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and resolution of risk/issues and dependencies. Maintain comprehensive project documentation. Prepare and present project reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders. Budget and Resource Management: Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency. Track expenditures and resource utilization. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and address any project risks or issues promptly. Continuous Improvement: Evaluate project outcomes and processes for opportunities to improve efficiency. Implement best practices and lessons learned in future projects. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven 10 years’ experience in delivering software in both a Waterfall and Agile environment. As a Senior Project Manager, proven experience establishing discipline, work processes and coaching around the presentation and resolution specific to leading projects as well as defect management. Strong understanding of software development methodologies, QA processes, and testing techniques. Proficiency using Jira and Microsoft Office 365. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively under pressure. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP (Project Management Professional) and SSM or CSM (Senior Project Manager)) are preferred. Knowledge of SAFe 6.0 Practices and standard SDLC Practices are also required. Additional Information: This position may require occasional travel or flexible working hours, depending on project needs and timelines. The position is officially based in Connecticut and is hybrid so perhaps two to three days in the office. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and customer support, to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products. #J-18808-Ljbffr ContractStaffingRecruiters.com