Senior Project Manager

Bloomberg Industry Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Industry Group is seeking an experienced project leader to manage strategic, cross-functional Sales Force initiatives. The role requires sharp scheduling, independent judgment, and strong communication skills to coordinate multiple teams and ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate brings extensive information systems experience and a proven track record in managing mid-sized projects within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• College degree with coursework in information systems, business, engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
• Formal training in project management strongly preferred.
• Minimum of eight years progressively responsible experience in information systems, including five years of experience managing mid-sized projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of strategic, complex, cross-functional Sales Force projects.
• Demonstrate exceptional project management and supervision for complex initiatives.
• Use scheduling and project management software such as MS Project to plan and track work.
• Exercise independent judgment and escalate issues when needed.
• Work effectively across multiple projects with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
• Provide timely support and act as internal consultant on projects.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Independent judgment

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Problem solving

Technical consulting

SDLC

Education

College degree with coursework in information systems, business, engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Manages all aspects of strategic, complex, cross-functional Sales Force projects for Sales and Service.

Job Description

• Demonstrated exceptional project management skills. Ability to manage projects and supervise people in the most complex projects. Strong knowledge of scheduling and organizing projects and use of Project Management software applications, such as MS Project.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and conflict resolution techniques, recognizing which issues should be escalated to higher levels for resolution.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures.
• Current knowledge of information technology resources applicable to Bloomberg Industry Group’s business environment, including hardware, software, utilities, techniques, etc.
• Strong knowledge of electronic product and/or systems development and implementation methodologies. Demonstrated knowledge of all stages of the systems and/or product design and software development life cycles.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills as necessary to communicate, negotiate, advice, or resolve issues that are highly complex including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting analysis and cost control practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely and effective support to users and first line support staff on highly complex problems involving multiple systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze the requirements of systems. Ability to function as technical contributor and internal consultant on projects.

Education

College degree with coursework in information systems, business, engineering, or equivalent experience is required. Formal training in project management strongly preferred.

Experience

Minimum of eight years progressively responsible experience in information systems, including five years of experience managing mid-sized projects required. Experience with product design and/or system software practices in use at Bloomberg Industry Group is strongly desirable.

Compensation Range

$123,000.00-$150,000.00

Placement in the salary range will be decided upon completion of the interview process. Salary determination will be determined based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience, demonstrated skills related to the requirements of the role, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics (“Discrimination”).