Senior PM - AI-Driven Digital Programs (Contract)

Geniant; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Geniant in Dallas is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Contract) to lead a complex multi-stream project for a financial services software client. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, experience designers and researchers in a hybrid role within the Dallas, Texas area.

You will coordinate strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication while mentoring junior PMs and aligning deliverables with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience preferably in a consulting firm or agency, with a track record of managing complex projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in an Agile environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Curious about and actively experimenting with AI tools in your day-to-day work.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans that align with organizational strategy and objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and define project scope and deliverables.
• Allocate project resources and manage budgets effectively.
• Lead multiple complex workstreams simultaneously, ensuring successful completion.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Onboard and ramp a team that's actively growing - staggered start dates, knowledge transfer, and getting new people productive across workstreams.
• Mentor and develop less experienced project managers.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and changes to ensure successful project delivery.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and problem-solving techniques.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Present project status, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and ensure transparent reporting.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Monitor project performance and implement improvements where necessary.
• Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Utilize project management tools to track progress and performance.
• Track and reconcile actual resource billing against planned projections; manage weekly burn rates and monthly financial forecasts within a not-to-exceed budget; and issue necessary change requests or SOW amendments as scope evolves.
• Foster an environment of team spirit and continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate research operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC - managing participant schedules and ensuring seamless execution of executive and customer sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field

Job description

Geniant in Dallas is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Contract) to lead a complex multi-stream project for a financial services software client. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, experience designers and researchers in a hybrid role within the Dallas, Texas area.

You will coordinate strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication while mentoring junior PMs and aligning deliverables with business objectives.