Senior Project Manager

Talanto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talanto is seeking a Senior Project Manager to independently lead diverse, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, remote US environment. You will drive on-time, on-budget delivery of complex digital projects, functioning as a Scrum Master and using OpenAir and Jira to report progress.

Strong communication with clients and stakeholders is essential to align on scope, risks, and outcomes. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of PM experience in agency/consulting settings, deep Agile knowledge, and a

Qualifications

• BS/BA in relevant program, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience with Agile experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a consultant or in an agency as a project manager.
• Exposure to Scrum, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience leading 4–8 person teams.
• Experience managing distributed or remote teams.
• Experience delivering large digital projects (>$1M, 9+ months).
• Knowledge of digital development processes and technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Experience using Confluence/Jira or similar tools for software development.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and motivate diverse teams on projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage scope, timeline, budget, issues, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Lead on-time, on-budget delivery of digital projects with client and internal satisfaction.
• Serve as Scrum Master to lead Agile ceremonies.
• Monitor and report on budget burn and timeline risks.
• Provide weekly project status updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Build consensus and solve problems within project teams.
• Act as client contact and align on expectations and results.
• Use project management tools (OpenAir, Jira) for data-driven decisions.
• Maintain resource forecasts for project teams weekly.
• Collaborate with clients and product owners to realize business goals.
• Develop domain expertise within the client space.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile

Scrum Master

OpenAir

Jira

Confluence

Project budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor coordination

Education

BS/BA in relevant program

Tools

OpenAir

Jira

Confluence

CMS (AEM, Drupal)

Magento

Shopify

Google Analytics

Job description

Project Management

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Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Job Type: Fulltime/Contract/Conract to Hire
Job Location: USA- Remote

Role and Responsibilities

• Independently lead and motivate diverse teams on various types of projects in a fast-paced environment
• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, issues, risks, dependencies, and deliverable outcomes
• Lead on-time, on-budget delivery of digital projects, following internal processes, resulting in a high degree of client and internal team member satisfaction
• Function as a Scrum Master to lead effective Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint reviews, grooming, and planning
• Proactively monitor, report, and manage project scope changes, budget burn, and timeline risk
• Report project status on a weekly basis, providing transparency to client and ••••••••• stakeholders regarding budget, schedule, scope, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ability to understand a problem and work toward a solution by building consensus within the project team
• Serve as an advocate for the project team, ensuring that they are empowered and have the information needed to successfully create and deliver an excellent end product
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and facilitate communication amongst the project teams, client stakeholders, and senior management
• Facilitate efficient meetings including producing detailed agenda, facilitating discussions, and ensuring action items are identified and followed up on
• Ability to adjust how information is communicated to various audiences, who each process information in their own way, have different working styles, and unique personalities
• Foster a collaborative environment within the project team and direct reports (if applicable)
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a mature, productive, and positive manner
• Act as a key client contact and ensure their expectations are met and results are delivered
• Leverage current project management systems, including OpenAir and Jira, to make data driven decisions and provide reporting as needed
• Manage and maintain resource forecasts for all project team members in OpenAir on a weekly basis
• Work with the clients and product owners to ensure the realization of business goals in working solutions
• Develop domain expertise in client's business space to drive results
• Ability to easily work with everyone from designers to developers to content strategists, and communicate across all levels in the company
• Partner with Client Service Executives and Business Development to scope, size, and solution new opportunities
• Report to Program Director and work with them to enhance process and efficiency across the Program Delivery competency
• Coach and mentor other team members
• Build strong relationships with client and internal team members to deliver success
• Contribute to the internal development of Agile and project management processes, deliverables, and standards
• Continue expansion and development of new skills, techniques, and tools through continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in relevant program, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of project management experience of progressively increasing responsibility with at least 1-2 years of Agile experience
• 5+ years of experience working as a consultant or in an agency as a project manager
• Exposure to a wide variety of management techniques including Scrum, Agile, and/or Waterfall
• Worked with multiple teams simultaneously, consisting of 4 to 8 people
• Managed distributed or remote team members
• Experience delivering large digital-related projects ($1MM+, 9+ months)
• In-depth understanding of digital development process and technologies
• Proven organizational skills and a focused attention to detail
• Experience in both Confluence / JIRA or equivalent tool for software development
• Experience with CMS platforms (Adobe Experience Manager, Drupal), eCommerce platforms (Magento, Shopify) and Google Analytics a plus
• CSM and PMP certifications are a plus
• Some Travel may be required
• Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services, pharmaceutical, healthcare and experience with policies such as Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI, and/or CAN-SPAM a plus

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