Sr. Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager
Chicago, IL / Hybrid

Must Have

• PMP
• Implementation
• Security
  Job 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
  Follows Bank s delivery and governance framework during the entire delivery lifecycle
  
  Education & Experience:
  Must have experience using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  7+ years of experience in project management
  Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in project management
  Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Professional (ACP) certification desired.
  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 project 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 user-friendly way
  Ability to problem solve and think critically

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