Senior Project Manager

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
$41 - $51
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

development methodologies (DevOps)
PMP
Agile methodologies
Project Manager
Project Management

Job Details

The ideal candidate will be a master of navigating multiple critical paths, coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups, and keeping high visibility projects aligned with strategic goals. While IT project management experience is not required candidates must have a background in IT.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex, high-impact projects involving multiple work streams and stakeholder organizations.
- Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive project schedules with multiple critical paths.
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and manage project risks effectively.
- Facilitate regular communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
- Facilitate meetings and status updates for executive and program leadership.
- Prepare and present project progress reports to senior management.
- Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive solutions to maintain momentum.
- Ensure alignment with project goals, scope, and state government requirements.
- Track, report, and communicate progress in a clear, consistent manner.
- Implement project management best practices and methodologies to optimize project outcomes.

Experience managing large, highly-visible enterprise-type projects that involve multiple internal stakeholders or contracted resources.

Experience overseeing multiple projects to ensure proper management towards successful conclusion.

Experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining project plans.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Experience coordinating and monitoring activities of all stakeholders to ensure timelines and budgets are met

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of proficiency in stakeholder management.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve project goals.

Ability to communicate project status to management and project stakeholders.

Experience compiling and presenting data that provides a detailed interpretation of what the data means.

Familiarity with IT related development methodologies (DevOps)

Flexibility to work on-site as required.

While IT project management experience is not required candidates must have a background in IT.

PMP or similar project management certification.

Experience with change management, Lean, or Agile methodologies in complex environments.

Familiarity with project management tools and software.

Experience in managing projects in diverse industries.

Demonstrated experience working with or within state government.

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