What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at System Soft Technologies?
Position : Senior Project Manager
Location : Lansing, MI (Hybrid : 2 days onsite weekly, remainder remote)
Duration : 1 year with possible extension
Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a multi-year, high-priority legacy modernization project. This role involves close collaboration with technical teams and agency executives / stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery.
The ideal candidate should excel in managing fast-paced, multi-vendor deployments and supporting a hybrid workforce. Exceptional communication skills, follow-up abilities, and extensive experience in formal IT project management are essential.
Top Skills & Years of Experience Required :
IT Project Management : In-depth knowledge and experience, including industry standards and best practices (7 years).
Project Planning & Monitoring : Establishing and maintaining project budgets, schedules, change requests, and risk / issue logs (7 years).
Portfolio Management Tools : Proficiency in systems like Clarity (5 years).
Communication Skills : Clear, concise, and effective communication at all levels of an organization.
Key Responsibilities :
Utilize project portfolio management tools to prepare schedules, assign resources, and manage budgets.
Prepare and deliver presentations tailored to various audiences, including executives, managers, and project teams.
Monitor, control, and communicate project progress, managing cost, schedule, scope, resources, quality, and risks.
Ensure clear and timely communication with all stakeholders, including sponsors, team members, and management.
Foster collaboration between technical and business teams, securing consensus and commitment.
Develop and maintain key project documentation, such as charters, schedules, budgets, communication plans, status reports, risk logs, and closeout summaries.
Manage vendor deliverables and enforce deliverable approval processes.
Facilitate and enforce change management processes for scope, schedule, or budget changes.
Create corrective action plans for projects in yellow or red status.
Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and system engineering standards.
Actively manage project benefits and ensure accurate documentation for any change requests.
Additional Details :
Position Requirements :
Hybrid role requiring 2 days onsite weekly.
Candidates must be local at the time of submission.
No remote-only option. Hiring manager is not considering candidates requiring relocation.
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