Project Manager

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Senior - Project ManagerSenior Project Manager"Support and drive enterprise and business line program delivery. Lead and direct project team(s) by monitoring milestone completion, ensuring mitigation to identified issues/risks and validating completion of deliverables.

Coordinate with Enterprise Program Management Office to execute programs following defined standards and governance structure to ensure alignment to the approved project development life cycle (PDLC). Interface regularly with key senior business leaders to enable a smooth transition from strategy development to program identification and execution.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Manage the delivery of complex programs to meet the needs and the required time lines set for the defined programs. Communicate program review results to various stakeholders. Provide staff support, guidance, and education as needed to ensure the success of priority programs and promote cross-training within the department.

Develop and manage an integrated program plans that incorporate both technical and business deliverables. Verify that critical decision gates are well defined, communicated and monitored for executive approval throughout the program. Verify that work supports the corporate strategic direction.

Review resulting vendor proposals and estimates to ensure they satisfy both our functional requirements and technology strategies. Facilitate meetings with task groups or functional areas as required for EPMO supported initiatives and/or to resolve issues. Proactively engage other members of the organization with specific subject knowledge to resolve issues or provide assistance.

Lead post implementation review of major initiatives to provide lessons learned and continuous improvement. Develop accurate and timely summaries for executive management that provide consolidated, clear, and concise assessments of strategic initiatives implementation status. Collaborate with business owners to develop divisional business plans that support the overall strategic direction.

Supports budget allocation process through ongoing financial tracking reports. Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Seven to ten years of project and program management experience including development and implementation of project methodologies and standards

Preferred Education, Additional Qualifications and Experience: MBA, BS in MIS or CIS PMP certification through a PMI Certification Board Center Ten years business experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: Project management methodologies, processes, and tools. Knowledge of Project Development Life Cycle Establish and maintain strong working relationships with various stakeholders including team members, IT resources, resources in other areas of the business and upper management Ability to track and manage complex program budgets Facilitate meetings & teamwork, demonstrates leadership and problem-solving skills Train and mentor staff on project management principles, methodologies, and practices Strong business acumen and political savvy Ability to lead and manage projects Ability to collaborate while dealing with complex situations Ability to think creatively and to drive innovation Ability to motivate, lead and inspire a diverse group to a common goal/solution with multiple stakeholders Ability to convert business strategy into action oriented objectives and measurable results Strong negotiating, influencing, and consensus-building skills Ability to mentor, coach and provide guidance to o