IT Sr. Project Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple medium-to-large-sized, highly complex projects with minimal or no input/assistance from their management. Incumbents are devoted to project management on a full-time basis.

Key Accountabilities

Manages multiple medium to large-sized, highly complex projects to meet the business objective as identified in business cases; typically, 12 months or more in duration.

Reviews and manages budgets, schedules, resources, and quality baselines to ensure timely delivery that meets stakeholders’ expectations.

Directs and coordinates project team activities at various phases of the project life cycle.

Manages relationships with project stakeholders to ensure attainment of business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Coordinates and delivers status reporting to internal and external customers, vendors, stakeholders, and executive management

Coaches and mentors less experienced Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Project Management Institute (PMI) membership and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and a Bachelor’s Degree in IT-related discipline with 8 years of job-relevant experience, including 3 years as an IT project manager focusing on design and/or software development/implementation projects; or high school diploma and 12 years of experience including project management in an IT organization.

Other Qualifications

Proficient verbal and non-verbal, written and presentation skills; communicates clearly, with credibility and confidence.

Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or continuous improvement principles to affect tangible, positive outcomes.

Deals effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique.

Ability to work in a ‘team’ and/or ‘matrixed’ structure, supporting multiple clients. Procedures & policy.

Preferred

Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams, driving collaboration, and motivating others to achieve ambitious project objectives

Proven ability to foster innovation, champion new ideas, and guide teams through change, identifying opportunities for process and product improvement

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; consistently applies sound judgment to complex project challenges and delivers effective solutions

Track record of accountability and ownership, exhibiting reliability in decision-making and follow-through on commitments for successful project delivery.

Executive presence with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels, effectively representing project status and recommendations to senior leadership

Advanced skills in strategic stakeholder management, building lasting relationships with executive sponsors and project partners to ensure alignment and project success.

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, prioritizing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Degree required with a technical focus (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field).

PMP certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing PMP will be considered.