Senior Project Manager (contract)

Mindgrub Technologies is an award-winning agency whose mission is to drive efficiency, growth, and ROI through AI and digital innovation. We leverage a deep understanding of technology and growth strategy to deliver multi-channel solutions for enterprise clients, with a strong focus on the energy and utilities sectors.
Position Overview

A source of consistency, reliability, and expertise within the Project Management Office (PMO), the Senior Project Manager is an experienced project leader and facilitator in all respects.

At Mindgrub, the Senior Project Manager goes above and beyond "on-time, on-budget, and on-scope" to become a true stakeholder in project success. They facilitate day-to-day priorities with energy and confidence. Senior Project Managers deftly know when and how to adjust their communication and management style when relaying direction based on the needs of a multi-disciplinary internal team of strategy, creative, and technology partners. They are the team's champion throughout the entire project life cycle.
Responsibilities

• Projects:
  • Methodology - Highly knowledgeable about Waterfall and Agile practices and is able to execute either (or a blend of the two), with success. Follows proven process and tasking to meet the needs and constraints of projects without compromising quality of output. Flexible and nimble, contributes new ideas to process innovation and development when appropriate, embracing the use of AI.
  • Awareness, Accountability, Authority - Exhibits a high degree of ownership with demonstrated success in managing numerous stakeholders and priorities concurrently. Provides exceptional leadership while working well under pressure to deliver the highest quality deliverables. Confident in and capable of executing tasking independently.
  • Subject Matter Expertise - Working knowledge and understanding of discovery and development lifecycle in web and mobile application projects. Relationship driven, with an ability to develop, foster and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Department/People:
  • Process - Organized and efficient with project management fundamentals and processes. Learns and understands tools and uses them to drive project success, maximizing profitability and ensuring positive outcomes.
  • Career Learning - Driven to learn, develop new skills and contribute to collective success. Stays current on industry best practices and collaborates across departments to evolve and improve processes. Strives to understand and enjoys working in the technology field. Willing to contribute knowledge and get hands on within technology settings when appropriate.
  • Mentoring and Leadership - Plays a leadership role on projects and through interactions across departments. Uses experience to share knowledge and core principles of Project Management. Comfortable with independent decision making to ensure the best outcomes for each project and Mindgrub.

Requirements

• Remote; 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• 7+ years of project management experience; Consulting and agency experience preferred
• Experience working with enterprise level clients
• Utility or highly regulated industry experience is required
• Thirst for knowledge and always ready to learn more
• PMP, CSM, Agile- related certification or equivalent is preferred
• Experience working on web application and mobile application projects
• Exceptional oral and written communication
• Strong servant leadership style
• Proficient in problem-solving and conceptual skills to recommend approaches and methods
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient knowledge of waterfall and agile methodologies with the ambition to become certified in agile methodologies
• Proficient in communicating internally, and externally as needed, translating dev speak to client speak and vice versa
• Ability to lead well under pressure to deliver the highest quality deliverables
• Excellent presentation skills and comfortable speaking during internal/client meetings
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to oversee project teams and fully independently manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Project Management tools, Azure Dev Ops (required), Jira and Confluence

Compensation

• $75.00 - $85.00 USD per hour
• Base compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and overall experience relevant to the role.

Inclusivity without exception | At Mindgrub we value and encourage mutual respect and acceptance. We know we all have something to contribute. We work every day to ensure all are welcome, and that we treat all people with fairness and dignity.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

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