Sr. Project Manager

Hi, our direct client is hiring for the position of Sr. Project Manager which is located at Chicago, IL. Please go through the requirement and reply with suitable resumes.

Sr. Project Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Experience: 8 yrs
Skill: Project Management Tools: JIRA, Aha!, ServiceNow, Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Workday, Certifications (Preferred Tools Knowledge): ServiceNow, Salesforce, Workday, Aha!, and JIRA experience is desired, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), IT governance frameworks and delivery lifecycles, consulting experience
Duration: 6 Months

Position Summary:
The role of the Sr. Project Manager is to apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques throughout the entire project lifecycle to deliver projects successfully with high quality. This requires planning, managing team and project progress, collaborating and communicating with multiple stakeholders, and resolving any issues timely and effectively.
Responsibilities:
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones using appropriate tools.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Identify, obtain, and adjust resources needed to achieve project goals.
Negotiate with department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Delegate tasks and assignments to appropriate team members.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Track progress on project milestones, deliverables, timeline, and budget.
Manage cross-functional teams effectively.
Collaborate with different areas of IT and the business to provide appropriate solutions for the Bank.
Provide escalation path for problems, issues, or risks that project teams cannot resolve or manage on their own, such as a shortage of funding, resources, or deadlines that cannot be met.
Follow the Bank s delivery and governance framework during the entire delivery lifecycle.

Education & Experience:
6-8 years of experience in project management.
4-year degree or higher in Business or a technical discipline required.
Must have experience using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Agile Certified Professional (ACP), SAFe knowledge and certification desired.
ServiceNow, Salesforce, Workday, Aha, JIRA experience desired.
Previous consulting experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors:
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Organized with attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
Ability to influence stakeholders.
Ability to defuse tension among project team.
Ability to bring projects to successful completion, addressing any challenges along the way.
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Results-driven with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly way.
Ability to problem-solve and think critically.