Head of Project Management

Project Manager
Waltham, MA
Financial Services

JO-1903-1198

Job Description
Do you have a track record of successfully completing a portfolio of business and technology projects? Does your project management experience run the gamut from traditional waterfall methodology to an Agile environment? Our 50-person Project Management Office team in Technology is looking for someone with the experience, knowledge and drive to lead our larger technology programs and projects to successful completion.
Our Senior Project Manager will be working with multiple teams and projects at once, so a can-do attitude and ability to handle several projects concurrently is a must.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Manager, your responsibilities would include:

Working with business and IT stakeholders to understand the program scope, business objectives, timeline, etc.
Strategizing and outlining the goals and objectives of each program/project
Organizing, planning and monitoring multiple inter-connected projects
Developing project charters, high level timelines, resources requirements, etc.
Managing the day-to-day key activities
Coordinating cross-project activities
Managing issues and risks to minimize impact on programs/projects
Assisting in removing key obstacles that are currently impacting project success
Engaging with and presenting to senior management on various program/project topics
Reporting to senior management on program/project status
Coaching and mentoring project personnel
Requirements
The ideal candidate for this position would also meet the following requirements:

• 10 years of project management experience
• 10 years of experience in the high-tech field
• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile environment either as a Project Manager or a ScrumMaster
• Ability to work on multiple programs/projects concurrently
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Experience working independently, as well as in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• Strong, clear communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Persuasive, adaptable, encouraging, and motivating
• An independent learner and self-starter
• An eye for detail but able to see the big picture
• Prior business analysis experience is a plus
• A background in financial services is a plus