Sr IT Applications Project Manager - Contract
The SrProject Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of complex projects governed by the company Project Management Office (PMO)As a senior member of the Project Management Office, the SrProject Manager partners with business stakeholders to align on project objectives and expected outcomesThe SrProject Manager ensures that PMO projects are delivered according to defined scope, schedule, and budgetThe SrProject Manager is persuasive, disciplined, and an independent-thinker with proven ability to establish credibility and deliver results.Responsibilities Sponsor Management Collaborates with business sponsors at senior levels within the organization Anticipates, understands, and manages stakeholder expectations Builds trust and confidence to enhance partnerships through reliable delivery, and consultative advisory services Works with stakeholders to help shape solutions Directs multiple complex projects simultaneously Business Technology Management Proactively and continuously works with technology group to identify ways to optimize delivery of solutions to the business and customers with respect to quality, speed, throughput, and reusability; examples include development of lean processes, definition of new reports to provide project transparency, or implementation of new tools and ways of working to speed delivery Assists in definition of mandatory project controls and establishes the framework for monitoring compliance with controls Participates in establishing metrics and dashboards for monitoring project health and ensuring delivery within acceptable tolerances for budget, schedule, and value Project Management Collaborates with stakeholders to:
Assist in development of a business case for complex projects prior to approval Ensure business objectives and outcomes are clearly defined, documented, and understood Define the scope, risks, potential issues and resources for the project Ensure benefits can be realized and measured Manage the impact of the organizational change to the business and customer Applies appropriate project management methods and tools whether predictive(plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Prepares realistic project plans (including quality, risk, communications, change management) to determine schedule, cost, equipment, and staffing requirements. Negotiates for necessary resources based on skills and capacity needs. Leads and directs a geographically dispersed, matrixed team of resources, assigning tasks, establishing deadlines, and monitoring progress of project activities. Provides leadership and strategic direction to the project team Manages costs, timelines, resource capacity, and takes affirmative action where these deviate from agreed project plan tolerances. Ensures effective and early identification of project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies; acts as an escalation point for the team and implements effective mitigation strategies by taking corrective action to achieve resolution project goals. Manages stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Communicates both internally and externally regarding delivery of work products and services, planning efforts, personnel relationships with other organization and resources Manages project scope to defined mission, objectives, and requirements Manages project schedule in terms of dates and milestones Appropriately escalate barriers, issues and risks to meeting timelines and deliverables Manages the project status reporting according to prescribed timelines for a given projects Manages project costs and budget Works with all stakeholders to ensure established governance processes are adhered to Focuses on continuous improvement Develops business insights based on analysis of results and communicates key findings to various members of management to facilitate data-driven decision-making Position Requirements Formal Education & Certification Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or equivalent Project Management (PMP) certification preferred Master's degree preferred Knowledge & Experience Minimum of 8 years managing complex projects Proficient in MS Project, Smartsheet or equivalent Project Planning tools Expert in project management methodologies such as PMBOK and/or Agile, stakeholder management and communications, scope management, risk identification, risk mitigation and contingency planning Proven experience managing and aligning multiple, interdependent work streams and projects Experience managing geographically dispersed teams Experience managing vendor-based teams Strong familiarity with change management and process improvement concepts Experience with commercial software implementations as well as custom software development preferred Experience with networking, infrastructure, and data centers preferred Prior experience in oil and gas supply chain management preferred Qualifications & CharacteristicsExcellent financial management skillsDiplomacy and influence skillsAbility to work in a team environment Strong Organizational Skills Able to perform in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing priorities Ability to manage multiple client stakeholders Ability to work independently across multiple projects Experience interfacing with governance/steering committees Strong leadership capabilities Ability to effectively weigh priorities and be decisive Highly motivated and self-directed Ability to motivate team members to achieve success Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly Good analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language Very strong customer service orientation Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentational skills Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Ability to travel up to 25% Work Environment 40-hour combined on-site, remote and/or travel work week Sitting for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components Recommended Skills Agile Methodology Analytical Business Informatics Business Planning Business Process Improvement Certified Project Management Professional Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Assist in development of a business case for complex projects prior to approval Ensure business objectives and outcomes are clearly defined, documented, and understood Define the scope, risks, potential issues and resources for the project Ensure benefits can be realized and measured Manage the impact of the organizational change to the business and customer Applies appropriate project management methods and tools whether predictive(plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Prepares realistic project plans (including quality, risk, communications, change management) to determine schedule, cost, equipment, and staffing requirements. Negotiates for necessary resources based on skills and capacity needs. Leads and directs a geographically dispersed, matrixed team of resources, assigning tasks, establishing deadlines, and monitoring progress of project activities. Provides leadership and strategic direction to the project team Manages costs, timelines, resource capacity, and takes affirmative action where these deviate from agreed project plan tolerances. Ensures effective and early identification of project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies; acts as an escalation point for the team and implements effective mitigation strategies by taking corrective action to achieve resolution project goals. Manages stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Communicates both internally and externally regarding delivery of work products and services, planning efforts, personnel relationships with other organization and resources Manages project scope to defined mission, objectives, and requirements Manages project schedule in terms of dates and milestones Appropriately escalate barriers, issues and risks to meeting timelines and deliverables Manages the project status reporting according to prescribed timelines for a given projects Manages project costs and budget Works with all stakeholders to ensure established governance processes are adhered to Focuses on continuous improvement Develops business insights based on analysis of results and communicates key findings to various members of management to facilitate data-driven decision-making Position Requirements Formal Education & Certification Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or equivalent Project Management (PMP) certification preferred Master's degree preferred Knowledge & Experience Minimum of 8 years managing complex projects Proficient in MS Project, Smartsheet or equivalent Project Planning tools Expert in project management methodologies such as PMBOK and/or Agile, stakeholder management and communications, scope management, risk identification, risk mitigation and contingency planning Proven experience managing and aligning multiple, interdependent work streams and projects Experience managing geographically dispersed teams Experience managing vendor-based teams Strong familiarity with change management and process improvement concepts Experience with commercial software implementations as well as custom software development preferred Experience with networking, infrastructure, and data centers preferred Prior experience in oil and gas supply chain management preferred Qualifications & CharacteristicsExcellent financial management skillsDiplomacy and influence skillsAbility to work in a team environment Strong Organizational Skills Able to perform in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing priorities Ability to manage multiple client stakeholders Ability to work independently across multiple projects Experience interfacing with governance/steering committees Strong leadership capabilities Ability to effectively weigh priorities and be decisive Highly motivated and self-directed Ability to motivate team members to achieve success Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly Good analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language Very strong customer service orientation Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentational skills Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Ability to travel up to 25% Work Environment 40-hour combined on-site, remote and/or travel work week Sitting for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components Recommended Skills Agile Methodology Analytical Business Informatics Business Planning Business Process Improvement Certified Project Management Professional Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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