Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: [Springfield, IL], Remote

Duration: Long Term

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee large-scale, high-impact projects across [industry/domain]. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to drive project success while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and mitigate risks to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Establish project governance and ensure adherence to best practices, methodologies, and standards.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution, ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders, technical teams, and business units.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
• Facilitate meetings, provide regular status updates, and address concerns proactively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Proactively address project issues, escalating when necessary, and implementing contingency plans.
• Ensure project compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational policies.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost efficiency.
• Track project expenditures and provide financial reports to leadership as needed.
• Work closely with HR and procurement teams to secure and manage project resources effectively.

Quality Assurance & Performance Monitoring

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor project progress against defined success metrics.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure deliverables meet business requirements and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing lessons learned.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Provide strong leadership, motivation, and mentorship to project teams.
• Foster a collaborative work environment, ensuring team members are aligned and engaged.
• Champion Agile, Scrum, or traditional project management methodologies as per project needs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10 years of project management experience in [relevant industry].
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
• Exceptional problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or SAFe certifications (preferred but not required).
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Engineering, or a related field.

Beneficial Skills (But Not Required)

• Experience working in [specific industry, e.g., healthcare, finance, government, etc.].
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, software development life cycle (SDLC), or IT infrastructure.
• Experience in managing vendor and third-party relationships.