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Job Details
Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager (Lead/Architect)
Location: San Diego (Hybrid 3 days work from office)
Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Experience
Bachelor s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 15 years of IT project management experience in enterprise environments.
Minimum 6 years of PMO experience managing complex enterprise system implementations and integration projects.
Minimum 3 years of experience in the telecommunications manufacturing industry or related technology manufacturing sectors.
Proven track record managing projects involving CRM, ERP, PLM, data warehouse, and business intelligence platforms.
Must Have Skills and Certifications
Required Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMO-CP (PMO Certified Practitioner) or equivalent PMO certification
Core Competencies
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio) for reporting and documentation.
Expert-level skills in creating executive presentations, dashboards, and status reports.
Strong financial acumen including budget management, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to C-level executives.
Superior organizational skills and high attention to detail for managing complex project portfolios.
Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results under pressure.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills for managing stakeholder expectations.
Leadership capabilities to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.
Additional Certifications
Agile certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
PRINCE2 Practitioner or PRINCE2 Agile certification
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
ITIL Foundation or ITIL Practitioner certification