Senior Project Manager

Yoh Idibu; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Direct deposit

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a senior project manager to join its PMO in Parsippany, NJ. This contract role focuses on a portfolio of 2-3 enterprise projects, owning budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications.

The PM will collaborate with Engineering and Product leaders in an Agile/hybrid environment and maintain PMO governance. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of PM experience, strong PMBOK knowledge, and proven ability to drive projects on-site four days per week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in large, complex organizations.
• Strong practical knowledge of PMBOK disciplines.
• Deep cost management experience including actuals, committed costs, forecasts, variances.
• Strong risk management capabilities including risk identification, logging, impact assessment, mitigation planning, ownership, and escalation.
• Proven stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing project schedules and cross-functional dependencies.
• Experience partnering with Engineering and Product teams in Agile or hybrid environments.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to work at least four days per week onsite in Parsippany, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2-3 complex enterprise projects from planning through delivery.
• Own project budgets, actuals, committed costs, forecasts, and variances.
• Manage schedules, milestones, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
• Create and maintain risk logs, mitigation plans, and escalation strategies.
• Develop stakeholder and communication plans.
• Present project status, financials, risks, and issues to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Partner closely with dedicated Engineering and Product leaders.
• Identify issues proactively and hold teams accountable for successful delivery.
• Communicate difficult news regarding budget, scope, schedule, or risk in a professional and effective manner.
• Bring strong PMBOK practices, discipline, and structure to the broader PMO.

Skills

PMBOK

Cost management

Risk management

Stakeholder mgmt

Project scheduling

Agile / Hybrid

Executive presence

Independent drive

Onsite 4 days

Tools

Clarity

Excel

Job description

Job title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Parsippany, NJ- 4 days onsite

Type: Contract- W2 only

Duration: 12 Months

Our client is seeking a strong, senior-level Project Manager to join its PMO and manage a portfolio of approximately 2-3 projects. The initial is around ancillary revenue and digital sales; the sponsor is a Senior VP

This is a true project management role. Engineering and Product teams operate in an Agile environment, but the Project Manager will not be responsible for running sprints or writing user stories. Instead, this person will own the overall budget, schedule, risks, stakeholder management, communications, dependencies, and project health.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 2-3 complex enterprise projects from planning through delivery.
• Own project budgets, actuals, committed costs, forecasts, and variances.
• Manage schedules, milestones, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
• Create and maintain risk logs, mitigation plans, and escalation strategies.
• Develop stakeholder and communication plans.
• Present project status, financials, risks, and issues to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Partner closely with dedicated Engineering and Product leaders.
• Identify issues proactively and hold teams accountable for successful delivery.
• Communicate difficult news regarding budget, scope, schedule, or risk in a professional and effective manner.
• Bring strong PMBOK practices, discipline, and structure to the broader PMO.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience within large and complex organizations.
• Strong practical knowledge of PMBOK disciplines.
• Deep cost management experience, including actuals, committed costs, forecasts, variances, and identifying potential overruns.
• Strong risk management capabilities, including risk identification, logging, impact assessment, mitigation planning, ownership, and escalation.
• Proven stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing project schedules and cross-functional dependencies.
• Experience partnering with Engineering and Product teams in Agile or hybrid environments.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Comfortable independently driving projects, not simply coordinating meetings and status updates.
• Ability to work at least four days per week onsite in Parsippany, NJ.

Note: The client emphasized that practical application of project management disciplines is more important than simply holding a PMP certification.

Preferred Qualifications

The client operates in a hybrid PMBOK/Agile environment. Product and Engineering teams follow Agile methodologies, while the Project Manager provides traditional project governance and oversight.

• Experience managing customer-facing websites or digital portal initiatives.
• Experience in hospitality, travel, rental, mobility, or transportation industries.
• Primary PM Tool: Clarity
• Financial Management: Excel

Estimated Min Rate: $75.00

Estimated Max Rate: $80.00

What's In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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