Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Senior Project Manager for a contract position that can be worked 100% remotely. The opportunity will be eight months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary:

Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders/sponsors needs and deliver on desired outcomes. This role allows the candidate(s) to work in an established institution and with multiple groups within client, which will allow candidate(s) to build effective skills and confidence. The individual is exposed to other lines of business, as there are lots of opportunities for learning, growth, and development. The candidate will always be challenged and is set up for success, where there is an opportunity to build resilience and enhance communication skills!

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them
• Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues
• Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions
• Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis
• Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk
• Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks and tracks them
• Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required
• Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis. Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects
• Coordinate meetings with respective business and technical teams to facilitate and drive towards deliverables
• Be accountable for Operational Readiness deliverables and filling out required forms and templates with assistance from the development team.

Qualifications:

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals
• Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis
• Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio
• Knowledge of Credit Risk/Market Risk/Ops Risk

Preferred:

• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Customer service orientation, and strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• 5-7 years experience managing projects
• Bachelor degree in an IT-related discipline
• PMP certification preferred

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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