Senior Project Manager

Brooksource; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of project management experience and a strong understanding of methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, managing project risks, and ensuring on-time delivery. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and a 401k plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience managing enterprise technology or business transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-large scale, high-visibility projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Provide concise reporting on project progress and financials.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Information Technology

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Department: Information Technology / Enterprise Delivery

Reports to: Program Director / Portfolio Leader

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role partners closely with business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to deliver outcomes aligned with strategic objectives. The Senior Project Manager applies advanced project management practices, manages risk and dependencies, and provides clear, executive‑level communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medium-large‑scale, high‑visibility projects involving multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables in collaboration with business and technology partners.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to organizational project management standards, governance, and controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Facilitate executive steering committees, status reviews, and decision forums as needed.
• Provide concise, transparent reporting on project progress, risks, issues, and financials.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively address concerns or changes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; elevate when appropriate.
• Manage cross‑project dependencies and coordinate with other project and program teams.
• Drive resolution of roadblocks through collaboration and effective decision‑making.
• Manage scope changes through formal change control processes.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Support organizational change management activities to drive adoption and value realization.
• Contribute to improvements in delivery processes, tools, and templates.
• Support portfolio and program‑level initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive project management experience, including leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise technology, business transformation, or regulatory projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI‑ACP, or similar certification.
• Experience in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Executive presence and strong interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail
• Strong risk and issue management discipline
• Financial acumen and planning skills
• Ability to lead through influence in matrixed environments

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.