Senior Project Manager (Software Delivery / SaaS Implementation)

Senior Project Manager (Software Delivery / SaaS Implementation) Details Location: Dallas, TX 75231 (hybrid onsite | onsite ranges from 0-3 days per week, depending on meetings and team presence, often decided with short notice) Position Type: 12M Contract Hourly / Salary: to $90W2+ (based on experience level) Job Summary Vaco is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager (Software Delivery) for a 12M+ Contract opportunity located in Dallas, TX 75231. The Senior Project Manager will own the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex IT and digital transformation initiatives with major enterprise impact. The role will lead cross-functional teams (internal staff, contractors, and vendors), manage multi-million dollar budgets, develop detailed project plans, mitigate risks, drive change management and user adoption, and deliver executive-level communications and updates to senior leadership. Responsibilities Strategy / Planning / Governance Enterprise Program / Project Leadership – Owning End-to-End Delivery of Large-Scale Cross-Functional IT Initiatives with Significant Enterprise Impact Strategic Alignment / Portfolio Management – Aligning Funding / Resource Requirements / Project Objectives with Technology / Business Strategies in Partnership with Business Solutions Managers Project Scope/ Stakeholder Management – Defining Project Scope / Goals / Deliverables in Collaboration with Senior Leadership / Key Stakeholders Project Planning / Execution Management – Developing Comprehensive Project Plans Across Multiple Workstreams / Vendors (Timelines / Milestones / Resource Allocation / Risk Mitigation) Project Governance / Documentation – Creating / Managing Key Project Artifacts (Project Charters / Requirements Documentation / Cutover Plans / Execution Plans) Vendor Management / Procurement Support – Partnering with Technology / Procurement Teams to Develop RFPs / Conduct Vendor Evaluations / Support Solution Selection Processes Execution / Delivery Project Delivery Excellence – Driving Successful Project Outcomes via Rigorous Milestone Tracking / Dependency Management / Proactive Risk Identification/Mitigation Cross-Functional Team Leadership – Leading Onsite Project Teams (Internal Resources / Contractors / Vendors) | Delivering High-Quality Results within Established Timelines ProcessOptimization / Digital Transformation – Identifying Opportunities for Process Improvement / Automation / AI Integration / Digital Acceleration Within Project Initiatives Project Monitoring / Adaptive Execution – Continuously Monitoring Project Progress | Adjusting Plans to Address Changing Requirements / Emerging Issues / Delivery Challenges Scope Change Management – Facilitating Project Scope Changes in Partnership with Business Technology Leadership / Business Stakeholders | Maintaining Alignment to Strategic Objectives Risk Resolution / Roadblock Removal – Providing Rapid Response to Project Issues via Escalation Management / Risk Mitigation / Priority Realignment Vendor Integration Management – Ensuring Vendor Deliverables Are Successfully Integrated Into Overall Project Objectives and Outcomes Quality Assurance / Validation – Overseeing Testing / Validation / Documentation Activities | Ensuring Deliverables Meet Functional / Business Requirements Digital Accessibility Compliance – Ensuring Project Deliverables Adhere to Established Digital Accessibility Standards / Compliance Requirements Communication / Influence Executive Stakeholder Management – Identifying / Establishing / Maintaining Strong Business Relationships with Executive Leaders / Stakeholders / Vendors / Project Sponsors Executive Communications / Reporting – Creating / Maintaining / Delivering Executive-Level Project Updates (Written / Verbal) Strategic Communications Leadership – Facilitating Executive Briefings / Board-Level Updates / Cross-Functional Alignment Sessions | Ensuring Organizational Transparency and Engagement Decision Support / Influence – Providing Recommendations | Influencing Decision-Making within Project Scope to Support Successful Business Outcomes Stakeholder Communication Management – Maintaining Effective Communication Across Project Teams / Business Stakeholders | Ensuring Alignment / Delivery Success Vendor / Partner Coordination – Primary Liaison Between Internal Project Teams (Employees / Consultants / Contractors) and External Vendors / Suppliers | Driving Collaboration and Project Execution Resource Management / Team Leadership Project Planning / Work Breakdown Management – Developing Detailed Project Plans / Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) / Comprehensive Project Timelines | Supporting Successful Execution Resource Planning / Forecasting – Forecasting Resource Requirements / Maintaining Accurate Resource Allocations within Enterprise Portfolio Management Tools Work Prioritization / Team Coordination – Establishing Work Priorities | Directing the Efforts of Employees / Consultants / Contractors | Achieving Approved Project Objectives Team Leadership / Mentorship – Mentoring Team Members while Promoting Accountability / Professional Growth / Continuous Improvement Collaboration / Team Development – Fostering Collaboration / Communication / Team Cohesion Across Matrixed / Distributed / Remote Project Environments Risk / Issue Management Risk / Issue Management – Anticipating Project Risks / Issues | Maintaining RAID Logs (Risks / Assumptions-Actions / Issues / Decisions) | Ensuring Visibility / Accountability Problem Resolution / Escalation Management – Troubleshooting Project Challenges | Proactively Resolving Issues / Driving Timely Corrective Actions to Maintain Project Momentum Mitigation / Contingency Planning – Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies / Contingency Plans to Minimize Project Disruption / Delivery Impact Executive Escalation Leadership – Serving as Initial Point of Contact for Escalated Issues | Resolving Conflicts Diplomatically | Balancing Business Priorities / Technical Feasibility / Resource Constraints Budget Ownership / Financial Governance – Managing Multi-Million-Dollar Project Budgets with Strong Fiscal Discipline / Forecast Accuracy / Focus on Business Value Realization Vendor Financial Management – Reconciling Vendor Invoices Against Deliverables / SOWs | Supporting Payment Processing | Ensuring Timely Invoice Approval Capital / Operational Expense Management – Managing Project Capital Assets / Operational Expenditures within Approved Budget Parameters Forecasting / Financial Reporting – Maintaining Actual-to-Forecast Reporting / Updating Financial Forecasts / Managing Multiple Budget Scenarios BudgetRisk Communication – Communicating Financial Risks to Technology Leadership while Presenting Mitigation / Remediation Options Budget Variance Management – Preparing Budget Variance Requests / Securing Executive Approvals when Project Financial Adjustments are Required Reporting / Metrics Project PerformanceManagement – Monitoring Project Performance via Defined KPIs | Making Proactive Adjustments to Maintain Delivery Objectives Project Governance / Methodology Compliance – Following Established Project Frameworks / Reporting Standards / Organizational Templates | Ensuring Consistent Project Execution KPI Tracking / Reporting – Tracking / Reporting Key Metrics (Schedule Adherence / Budget Variance / Resource Utilization / Stakeholder Satisfaction) Executive Dashboards / Health Reporting – Developing / Delivering Executive Dashboards / Project Health Reports | Providing Visibility into Project Status / Risks / Outcomes Post-Implementation Review / Continuous Improvement – Conducting Post-Project Reviews / Lessons Learned Sessions | Capturing Best Practices / Identifying Improvement Opportunities / Strengthening Future Project Delivery Processes Change Management / Adoption Change Management Leadership – Driving Change Management Strategy via Stakeholder Readiness Assessments / Training Programs / Communication Plans | Coordinating Adoption Activities User Adoption / Organizational Enablement – Ensuring Successful Adoption of New Systems / Processes / Technologies via Structured Rollout Strategies / Behavioral Change Measurement / Business Impact Evaluation Post-Implementation Success Measurement – Measuring Solution Effectiveness Following Deployment | Gathering Stakeholder Feedback to Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives Operational Transition / Knowledge Transfer – Ensuring Seamless Handoff of Project Deliverables to Support / Operations / Service Management Teams via Comprehensive Documentation / Training / Knowledge Transfer Operational Readiness Management – Establishing Readiness Criteria | Validating Systems / Processes / Teams are Prepared to Sustain Solutions Following Production Deployment ITSM / DevOps / Support Integration – Coordinating with ITSM / DevOps / Support Leadership to Embed New Capabilities into Operational Processes (Incident Management / SLA Alignment / Escalation Procedures) Best Practices Project Management Methodologies – Providing Expertise Across Waterfall / Agile / Hybrid Delivery Methodologies | Applying Appropriate Approach Based on Project Requirements / Organizational Needs Project Governance / Delivery Excellence – Championing Project Governance Best Practices | Driving Consistency / Accountability / Risk Management / Successful Project Outcomes Agile / SAFe Leadership – Promoting Agile / SAFe / Hybrid Delivery Frameworks | Tailoring Execution Models to Project Complexity / Team Structure / Organizational Maturity Levels Delivery Model Optimization – Assessing Project Characteristics / Organizational Readiness | Implementing the Most Effective Delivery Approach for Maximizing Business Value / Execution Success Job Requirements Enterprise Project / Program Leadership (8+ years) – SaaS Implementation / Salesforce (required) / Sitecore (strongly preferred) | Leading Complex Enterprise Projects and Digital Transformation Initiatives / Managing Cross-Functional Teams | Delivering Technology Solutions within Scope / Budget / Schedule Project Portfolio Management Tools – Utilizing Enterprise Project / Portfolio Management Platforms (MS Project / Planner / Smartsheet / JIRA / Azure DevOps / Similar Tools) to Plan / Track / Govern Delivery Efforts Project Delivery Methodologies – Demonstrating Proficiency Across Agile / SCRUM / Waterfall / Hybrid Project Management Frameworks / Delivery Models Enterprise SaaS / Integration Strategy – Supporting Enterprise SaaS Implementations / Integration Strategies across Complex Technology Ecosystems Vendor / Contract Management – Managing Vendor Relationships / Contracts / SOWs / 3rd Party Deliverables throughout the Project Lifecycle Change Management / Adoption Leadership – Driving Change Management Initiatives via Organizational Readiness Assessments / Stakeholder Engagement / User Adoption Strategies Budget / Financial Management – Managing Budgets / Forecasts / Financial Reporting / Cost Controls for Large-Scale Enterprise IT Initiatives IT Governance / Service Management – Applying Comprehensive Knowledge of IT Governance / Service Management Best Practices / Continuous Improvement Methodologies Cybersecurity / Regulatory Compliance Awareness – Maintaining Awareness of Cybersecurity Principles / Regulatory Frameworks (GDPR / HIPAA / Related Compliance Requirements) Innovation / Continuous Improvement – Demonstrating a Proven Track Record of Driving Innovation / Process Optimization / Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement Initiatives across Enterprise Environments Business Acumen / Strategic Decision-Making – Applying Strong Critical Thinking Skills / Business Understanding / Data-Driven Decision-Making | Supporting Organizational Objectives Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco Recruiter Services