Senior Project Manager | Cross-Functional Delivery Lead

Optimum; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct medium to complex projects through implementation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of business/customer functionality. The role focuses on coordinating teams across multiple groups and delivering high-quality products.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years PM experience, PMP certification preferred, and strong communication skills to present to executives. Familiarity with Waterfall or Agile and MS Office/Project is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Current Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of project management responsibility with cross-functional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project or Smartsheets.
• Experience with Exec. presentation skills and drafting briefing material.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to apply formal PM methodologies (Waterfall/Agile).

Responsibilities

• Directly manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk, and resources.
• Coordinate IT and non-IT resources to deliver on time and within budget.
• Develop implementation timetables and monitor progress.
• Prepare proposals and facilitate selections of services/products.
• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate effective meetings.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

PMP

Microsoft Office/Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

Smartsheets

Microsoft Project

Job description

Optimum in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct medium to complex projects through implementation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of business/customer functionality. The role focuses on coordinating teams across multiple groups and delivering high-quality products.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years PM experience, PMP certification preferred, and strong communication skills to present to executives. Familiarity with Waterfall or Agile and MS Office/Project is essential.