Senior Project Manager

Encore Talent Solutions; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent solutions company is seeking an experienced Sr Project Manager to oversee project execution, ensuring delivery adheres to quality and profit margin goals. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of project management experience, with a strong background in software development. Responsibilities include creating project plans, managing budgets, and leading team efforts to meet defined objectives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Development, Project Management or related field required.
• 8+ years progressive project management experience preferred.
• High degree of proficiency with MS Office and Internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects assigned for delivery, quality and pricing expectations.
• Assemble project plans and teamwork assignments.
• Lead project meetings and relays relevant information.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Development or Project Management

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

The Sr Project Manager manages all aspects of projects/programs assigned. This role acts as a conduit for all project information to ensure the meeting of all critical delivery, quality, and pricing expectations as well as meeting profit margin goals. They are responsible for gathering all project related requirements, processing that information and establishing a plan, confirming the cost structure, producing a schedule, establishing project structure, understanding the requirements and overseeing the execution of the plan.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembles project plans and teamwork assignments, drives completion of tasks as warranted by each project and delivers projects at or above the predicted margin.
• Leads project meetings and relays pertinent project information to required personnel and outside vendors.
• Creates and manages project timelines to deliver product on time.
• Recommends, implements and adheres to global standard project management processes and methodologies
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and adhere to quality standards and customer expectations.
• Develops project budget and tracks project expenses and spending.
• Directs and monitors work efforts daily by identifying resource needs and performing quality reviews.
• Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers.
• Manages scope of project by enforcing proper change controls and documentation.
• Coordinates communication throughout the project life cycle with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort.
• Identifies and leads improvement opportunities within assigned programs/projects.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Development, Project Management or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
• 8+ years progressive project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in software development and controls engineering.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills