Senior Manager, Project Management – Enterprise Platform Technology

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead large, complex programs with strategic direction and strong governance. You will design adaptive plans in a fast-paced environment, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery while aligning with business goals.

You will mentor a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive seamless execution. The role emphasizes relationship-building, clear communication, and a coaching mindset to develop associates and ensure successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience is required.
• 8+ years of Project Management experience is required.
• MBA preferred for advanced roles.
• 9+ years PM experience preferred.
• 2+ years portfolio or program management preferred.
• 1+ years integrated Agile and enterprise delivery preferred.
• PMP/Lean/Agile/Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to large complex projects and programs with strategic direction.
• Design, develop, and adapt project plans in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure governance and risk management to guarantee on-time delivery.
• Leverage problem-solving and analytical skills to align with business intent.
• Serve as partner to customers and cross-functional teams to drive delivery.
• Build relationships and communicate to inform, align, and influence stakeholders.
• Implement clear frameworks to manage work within complex streams.
• Lead with a coaching mindset to mentor and grow associates.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Portfolio Management

Program Management

Risk Management

Project Documentation

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Strategic Planning

Delivery Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience

MBA (preferred)

9+ years of Project Management experience (preferred)

2+ years portfolio or program management experience (preferred)

1+ years of integrated agile and enterprise delivery experience (preferred)

PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Job description

• Lead moderate to large complex projects and programs by providing strategic direction to teams, peers, and direct reports
• Design, develop, and adapt project plans in a fast-paced environment, revising requirements as needed to meet shifting goals
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation and governance to proactively manage risks and guarantee on-time delivery
• Leverage strong problem-solving and analytical skills to ensure project execution aligns with business intent
• Serve as a strategic and tactical thought partner to project customers and cross-functional teams to drive seamless delivery
• Build strong relationships and leverage outstanding communication skills to inform, align, and influence stakeholders at all levels across the company
• Quickly implement clear frameworks and organization to effectively manage work within complex workstreams
• Lead with a coaching mindset to mentor, develop, and grow a team of associates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
• At least 8 years of Project Management experience
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) (preferred)
• 9+ years of Project Management experience (preferred)
• 2+ years of portfolio or program management experience (preferred)
• 1+ years of integrated agile and enterprise delivery experience (preferred)
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Project Management, with a strong focus on strategic direction, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of mentoring teams to achieve project goals in dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• PMP Certification
• Portfolio Management
• Risk Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Portfolio Management
• Program Management
• Risk Management
• Project Documentation
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Strategic Planning
• Delivery Management

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Coaching Mindset
• Influencing Skills
• Team Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• Lean
• Agile
• Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

• Project Governance
• Business Administration
• Military Experience
• Complex Projects
• Fast-Paced Environment