Sr Strategic Project Manager

Project ManagerDuration: 12 months Schedule: Must be available and work Central Time Zone business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT). Full-time dedication during core business hours is required.Job Description:Responsible for the successful initiation, planning, development, administration, risk management, implementation, control, and closure of large-sized projects across multiple business units.Responsibilities:Understand and utilize project management methodologies and processes for project delivery to achieve scope, schedule, and cost objectives while effectively managing risks.Determine specific business needs and deliverables of a project, establish and manage costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and project deliverables.Manage applicable project contracts in conjunction with sourcing personnel including preparing RFPs, evaluating responses, participating in negotiations, interpreting contract language, and handling finances.Develop and execute communication and stakeholder management plans related to projects.Ensure training needs are met for project team members and users of the project.Ensure operational teams are properly trained, work orders are closed, finance charges are handled, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs upon project completion.Provide support and mentorship in organizational change management methodology within the context of program and project management.Experience:Minimum of five (5) years of IT/Technology Project Management experience required. Prefer a candidate with ten (10) years of experience.Skillsets :Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale, high-dollar, multi-year software technology projects.Ability to identify, plan, coordinate, and drive work across multiple IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.Strong risk, issue, dependency, and escalation management skills.Experience managing third-party vendors, consulting partners, system integrators, and contract resources.Proficiency with Microsoft Project expected.Education :Bachelor's Degree Preferred US Tech Solutions