Senior Project Manager

appliedis; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AIS is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large, complex software, data, infrastructure and cloud technology projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive contractual compliance while delivering exceptional client experiences.

You will mentor teams, manage risks, and partner with executives to drive strategy and continuous improvement across engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project management experience delivering software, data, infrastructure or cloud projects.
• Experience estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and resolving risks and issues across multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to clarify requirements and expectations across stakeholders to align project goals.
• Strong commercial industry experience and ability to manage complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to meet contractual obligations and margin goals while delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Develop and execute project plans, track deliverables, and obtain client acceptance according to AIS methodology.
• Identify, track, mitigate, and report risks affecting delivery, customer satisfaction, and team morale.
• Maintain situational awareness of day-to-day activities and serve as the client escalation point.
• Build credibility through effective communication and problem solving with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to client needs and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the client’s unique needs as a Senior Project Manager on projects.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Agile implementations

Client stakeholder management

Risk & issue mitigation

Cross-functional leadership

Requirements clarification

Job description

Why AIS?

When you join AIS, you're joining a mission-driven team that's passionate about making a difference. You'll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.

Employee Ownership : Your contributions directly impact the company's success, and you share in its achievements.

Continuous Learning : Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.

Inclusive Culture : A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone's voice is valued.

Mission-Driven Work : Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

What are we looking for?

At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.

Working@AIS

At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Project Manager.

Core Knowledge & Skills: Expert in advanced project management methodologies, strategic planning, and complex contract management. Deep understanding of industry best practices and business unit operations.

Work & Complexity: Oversees large, complex projects or programs, manages cross-functional teams, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. Resolves high-impact risks and issues.

Quality & Independence: Sets quality benchmarks, drives strategic initiatives, and operates with broad autonomy and accountability.

Teamwork & Communication: Leads and mentors project teams, fosters collaboration across departments, and communicates effectively with senior leadership and clients.

Consulting & Engagement: Advises executives and stakeholders on project strategy, drives innovation, and champions continuous improvement across the organization.

As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Senior Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Managing projects, ensuring contractual obligations and margin goals are met while providing an outstanding client experience that will lead to contract renewals and expansions.
• Successfully develop and execute project plans, track deliverables, and document client acceptance of deliverables following AIS' Project Management approach.
• Identify, track, mitigate, and report on risks to delivery excellence, customer satisfaction, and employee satisfaction.
• Maintain situational awareness of day-to-day activities on the ground, serving as the first escalation point for the client
• Build credibility through effective communication and solutions.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to support a coordinated response in serving the client.
• Identify and support opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required:

• Minimum five years of project management experience where you have demonstrated success: estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and resolving risks and issues clarifying requirements and expectations across multiple stakeholders supporting and growing the capabilities of project team members delivering multiple projects or workstreams concurrently
• Commercial Industry experience
• Experience delivering software, data, infrastructure and/or cloud technology projects
• Excel in clarifying requirements, expectations, and priorities across multiple stakeholders, bringing alignment and order to the project
• Excel in overcoming delivery challenges, building relationships with clients, and meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Ability to ask probing questions to uncover information needed to understand project status and determine a logical course of action
• Proficiency in analyzing executed contracts to identify delivery implications, evaluating delivery compliance, and communicating these implications to diverse, distributed teams
• Working knowledge of Agile software methodologies
• Understand technology-related issues and how they might impact successful delivery.

Managing@AIS

As an AIS People Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Coaching: Helping employees navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and grow the skills that support success at AIS.
• Career Development : Supporting employees in exploring growth opportunities at AIS and aligning development plans to reach their goals.
• Performance Management : Creating clarity through clear expectations, regular feedback, and proactive support when performance concerns arise.
• Accountability and Results : Holding employees accountable for meeting expectations, delivering results, and adhering to company policies and values.
• Promotions and Compensation : Partnering with HR to evaluate and recommend promotions