Senior Project Manager

Anthology Inc; Brasil; Teletrabalho; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project implementations in a remote setting. This role involves defining project objectives, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a proven ability to lead teams, and excellent communication abilities. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the education technology sector. If you are passionate about empowering educators and institutions, this position could be your next career milestone.

Qualificações

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience in project management.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.

Responsabilidades

• Manage project activities in line with approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Establish positive relationships with customer staff and manage expectations.

Conhecimentos

Project Management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Project Operations

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Project Manager

Remote - Brazil

*ONLY CVs SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED*

The Opportunity:

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Our mission is to empower educators and institutions with meaningful innovation that’s simple and intelligent, inspiring student success and institutional growth.

The Power of Together is built on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of our hiring practices and who we are as a company.

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

The Senior Project Manager defines project objectives and scope and manages implementation activities from the creation of the project planning and initiation documents, including but not limited to project schedules, slide decks, and project governance documents, to the go-live and transition to support services for Anthology implementation projects. In accordance with Anthology’s standard implementation methodology, the Senior Project Manager drives the entire implementation process to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget. The Senior Project Manager works with the Delivery Manager to ensure the project is properly staffed for project requirements. The ideal candidate will reside near a major airport and is available to travel as needed.

Specific responsibilities will include:

1. Managing project activities in line with approved scope, schedule, and budget on a daily basis.
2. Applying expert understanding of and maintaining accountability for all customer-facing documentation including functional, technical, and/or end-user materials with minimal supervision.
3. Establishing positive, professional relationships with customer staff inclusive of professional demeanor, conduct, and appearance.
4. Defining project scope and deliverables, including the creation of a baseline project schedule and budget, including creating project strategies, organization, and governance based on Anthology’s implementation methodology.
5. Executing project communication strategy, including regular project and executive status reporting.
6. Developing contingency/recovery plans which could determine the economic impact and critical success factors related to business decisions.
7. Negotiating with customers to set and manage expectations. Managing conflicting customer requests and complex issues/problems.
8. Defining project team roles and responsibilities.
9. Providing direction to resolve complex problems, collaborating with others as appropriate; identifying trends and maintaining accountability for the timely resolution of project-related issues.
10. Identifying the need for change or development of new processes to meet changing needs or improve effectiveness of the entire implementation. Guiding process improvement efforts by assessing risks and applying innovative problem-solving techniques.
11. Must be able to travel 25% - 50% and may include weekends.

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance) and 5-8 years of relevant work experience.
2. 3-5 years project management experience implementing complex software packages and/or ERP implementations required, preferably in higher education.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.
4. Advanced skills in successfully managing projects to completion within a defined scope, schedule, and budget.
5. Proficient with project management methodologies and processes, including Schedule Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Decision Management, Scope Management, Project Budget Management, Communications Management, Project Change Management.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team to meet goals and objectives.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead customer project meetings.
9. Highly developed written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the post-secondary higher education administrative structure.
10. Highly developed customer-facing skills, including proven listening skills and the ability to network with customer staff.
11. Ability to establish strong relationships within the organization to achieve results.
12. Ability to learn new technologies quickly to explain Anthology products and services to customers and to assist with simple implementation tasks as necessary.
13. Fluency in written and spoken English at CEF B2 level or above.

Preferred skills/qualifications:

1. PMP certification.
2. Master's degree.
3. Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint.
4. Experience with Microsoft Project Operations and Project for the Web.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.