Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager - Event/Hospitality Systems Modernization for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY .
Responsibilities :
Seeking an experienced and highly structured Project Manager to lead a critical technology transition. The successful candidate will apply formal project management education and proven agile methodologies (including applied AI development models) to replace an existing third-party meeting and event management system with a custom-built, AI oriented, in-house platform.
As a recognized authority in project execution, you will guide cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, support senior executive socialization, and drive the delivery of complex deliverables. This role requires a strong background in software development lifecycles, system migrations, and hands-on experience running projects using AI, Agile and Scrum frameworks.
- Project Leadership & Execution: Create and maintain detailed project plans. Manage the full lifecycle of the system replacement project, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Third party systems/event management systems: Systems include Cvent, Rain Focus, Swoogo, Bizzabo.
- Agile & Scrum Facilitation: Act as the Agile Project Lead/Scrum Master, facilitating key project calls and meetings including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Stakeholder & Scope Management: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, engineering, and manufacturing/operations teams to define project scope, objectives, and user stories. Document and socialize meeting notes, next steps, and watch items.
- Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, potential roadblocks, and dependencies before they impact delivery.
- Progress Tracking & Reporting: Prepare, maintain, and submit clear and concise activity/progress reports, tracking project velocity and burn-down metrics against milestones.
- Methodology & Best Practices: Define, teach, and enforce robust project management practices, ensuring the team adheres to established Agile/Scrum standards. Application of AI principles will be key to success.
- Relationship & Trust Building: Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment, promoting trust, open communication, and alignment among all project participants and sponsors.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure all business decisions and project deliverables adhere to corporate compliance, reputation standards, and regulatory policies.
Required Skills :
- Bachelor's/University degree required.
- 6-10 years of professional project management experience, preferably within a financial services, corporate, or highly regulated environment.
- System Migration Expertise: Proven track record of successfully leading system replacement or software migration projects (specifically transitioning from third-party vendor packages to in-house custom builds). Direct experience with transitioning legacy platforms to AI first platforms will be a key success factor.
- Agile/Scrum Mastery: Deep practical knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including experience managing backlogs, sprint planning, and agile metrics.
- Technical & Tool Proficiency: Proficient in project management and collaboration tools, including Jira, MS Project, Visio, and MS Office applications.
- Soft Skills: Developed communication, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to guide, influence, and convince stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex, interdependent project issues.
Preferred Skills :
- Master's degree preferred.
- Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is strongly preferred.
- Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP, or Safe) are highly desirable.
- Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- AI knowledge and practical experience highly desired.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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