Senior Project Manager

JUPITER IT SOLUTIONS LLC; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter IT Solutions LLC seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager with at least 10 years of enterprise project leadership, capable of guiding multi-million-dollar programs from inception to delivery on time and within scope. You will align cross-functional teams with executive strategy and serve as the primary escalation point for delivery issues.

You will manage budgets, mitigate risks, and mentor junior PMs across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid environments, using Jira, MS Project, Asana,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience with large-scale programs.
• Active PMP certification; PgMP, PMI-ACP or CSM preferred.
• Deep mastery of Agile and Waterfall methodologies; hybrid delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Portfolio & Project Execution: lead multiple high-priority, cross-functional projects.
• Executive & Client Stakeholder Management: communicate with C-suite and key clients; manage expectations.
• Financial & Resource Governance: forecast budgets; optimize resources to protect margins.
• Proactive Risk & Crisis Mitigation: identify risks early; plan contingencies; resolve bottlenecks.
• Leadership & Mentorship: coach junior PMs and elevate governance standards.
• Process Optimization: standardize best practices across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid environments.

Skills

Executive presence

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science

Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Smartsheet

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with at least 10 years of proven experience leading complex, enterprise-level initiatives from conception through completion. In this high-visibility role, you will own multi-million-dollar project budgets, align cross-functional teams with executive strategy, and step in as the primary escalation point to resolve critical delivery bottlenecks.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Portfolio & Project Execution: Lead multiple high-priority, cross-functional projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables meet strict timeline, scope, and quality benchmarks.
• Executive & Client Stakeholder Management: Act as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for C-suite executives, key clients, and external vendors, delivering transparent status reports and managing expectations.
• Financial & Resource Governance: Develop, track, and forecast multi-million-dollar project budgets, optimizing resource allocation to protect profit margins and prevent scope creep.
• Proactive Risk & Crisis Mitigation: Identify systemic risks early, architect comprehensive contingency plans, and decisively resolve escalated project roadblocks before they impact delivery.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide direct coaching and strategic guidance to mid-level and junior project managers, elevating overall team maturity and project governance standards.
• Process Optimization: Champion continuous improvement across project management frameworks, standardizing best practices across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid environments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience, with a documented track record of successfully delivering large-scale, high-complexity projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA is a plus).
• Certifications: Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required; additional credentials such as PgMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are strongly preferred.
• Technical & Methodology Mastery: Deep expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, alongside hands‑on proficiency in enterprise PM tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence).
• Core Competencies: Exceptional executive presence, contract negotiation skills, financial acumen, and the ability to influence without direct authority across all organizational levels.