Project Manager

Mainz Brady Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainz Brady Group is seeking a polished Senior Project Manager to lead software development and innovation in an enterprise setting, coordinating cross-functional teams and guiding projects from inception to delivery.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a solid SDLC understanding, and the ability to communicate with executives. Generative AI tools will be used to enhance planning, documentation, and productivity across initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years enterprise project or program management experience.
• Proven track record leading software development or technology projects.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Exceptional organization, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience using Generative AI tools in daily workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development and enterprise innovation initiatives from concept through delivery.
• Plan and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, priorities, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate software developers, business partners, third-party vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate key project meetings, document decisions, track action items, and enforce team accountability.
• Deliver concise, transparent project updates to teams and executive leadership.
• Leverage AI capabilities to streamline workflows, reporting, and communication.

Skills

Project management

SDLC

Stakeholder management

Communication

Generative AI tools

Agile/Hybrid/Waterfall

Education

PMP certification

Agile/Scrum certification

Tools

AI tools

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Innovation & Software Delivery

Position Overview

We are seeking a polished, highly organized Senior Project Manager to lead software development and innovation initiatives in an enterprise environment. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage projects from inception through delivery, and bridge communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executives. The ideal candidate does not need to be deeply technical, but must understand the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and have proven experience managing development teams. You should also be adept at leveraging modern AI tools to enhance project planning, documentation, analysis, and overall productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Drive software development and enterprise innovation initiatives from concept through delivery.
• Planning & Execution: Manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, priorities, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Align software developers, business partners, third-party vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Governance & Facilitation: Facilitate key project meetings, document decisions, track action items, and enforce team accountability.
• Executive Communication: Deliver concise, transparent project updates and status reports to working teams and executive leadership.
• Process Optimization: Utilize AI capabilities and modern productivity tools to streamline workflows, reporting, and communication.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise project or program management experience.
• Proven track record managing software development or complex technology projects.
• Strong core understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Exceptional organization, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to bring clarity and structure to fast-moving or ambiguous initiatives.
• Hands-on experience using Generative AI tools in daily professional workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise innovation or digital transformation initiatives.
• Background in transportation, logistics, or supply chain industries.
• Hands-on experience managing third-party software vendors or contract development teams.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum).