Seasoned Senior Project Manager
Seasoned Senior Project Manager with deep experience managing highly-visible, large-scale complex initiatives. This position will likely be extended beyond the initial 6-month period of service.
Local candidates only. Candidate will work remotely but needs to be available to be onsite at the client location when requested.
The ideal candidate will be a master of navigating multiple critical paths, coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups, and keeping high – visibility projects aligned with strategic goals. While IT project management experience is not required candidates must have a background in IT.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex, high-impact projects involving multiple workstreams and stakeholder organizations.
- Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive project schedules with multiple critical paths.
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and manage project risks effectively.
- Facilitate regular communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
- Facilitate meetings and status updates for executive and program leadership.
- Prepare and present project progress reports to senior management.
- Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive solutions to maintain momentum.
- Ensure alignment with project goals, scope, and state government requirements.
- Track, report, and communicate progress in a clear, consistent manner.
- Implement project management best practices and methodologies to optimize project outcomes.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill - Required /Desired - Amount - of Experience
Experience managing large, highly-visible enterprise-type projects that involve multiple internal stakeholders or contracted resources. - Required - 6 - Years
Experience overseeing multiple projects to ensure proper management towards successful conclusion. - Required - 6 - Years
Experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining project plans. - Required - 6 - Years
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. - Required - 6 - Years
Experience coordinating and monitoring activities of all stakeholders to ensure timelines and budgets are met - Required - 6 - Years
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of proficiency in stakeholder management. - Required - 6 - Years
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve project goals. - Required - 6 - Years
Ability to communicate project status to management and project stakeholders. - Required - 6 - Years
Experience compiling and presenting data that provides a detailed interpretation of what the data means. - Required - 6 - Years
Familiarity with IT related development methodologies (DevOps) - Required - 0
Flexibility to work on-site as required. - Required - 0
While IT project management experience is not required candidates must have a background in IT. - Required - 0
PMP or similar project management certification. - Highly desired - 0
Experience with change management, Lean, or Agile methodologies in complex environments. - Highly desired - 0
Familiarity with project management tools and software. - Highly desired - 0
Experience in managing projects in diverse industries. - Highly desired - 0
Demonstrated experience working with or within state government. - Highly desired - 0