Senior Project Manager – Financial Systems (14950-1, 14960-1)

Job ID

CLI-45575-9

Job Type

Contract

Location and Work Arrangement

1166 Avenue of the Americas

Hybrid schedule: three days per week in the office.

Job Overview

The Senior IT Project Manager is an experienced individual contributor who independently manages projects, supports teammates, and collaborates with stakeholders across the company.

This role is responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards while effectively managing risks, stakeholders, and resources. The successful candidate will be familiar with Planview and have experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, objectives, timelines, budget, and required resources.
• Project Execution: Manage project teams and ensure activities are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, core team members, and extended project teams to support project goals.
• Communication: Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, project sponsors, and team members.
• Resource Management: Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure they are used effectively and efficiently.
• Quality Management: Ensure project deliverables meet required quality standards and that project processes are followed consistently.
• Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget, ensuring they are documented and appropriately approved.
• Project Closure: Ensure all project deliverables are completed and projects are closed out in a timely and efficient manner.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5–10 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing financial systems projects.
• Experience completing at least five full project life cycles.
• Experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Expertise using project planning and management tools.
• Familiarity with Planview.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support team members in achieving project goals.
• Effective time-management skills, including the ability to manage personal and team schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.