Senior Project Manager, IT

Mimecast North America, Inc.; Lexington, New Haven (KY, MA, CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager, IT to oversee impactful IT projects. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management methodologies and a proven track record of delivering business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager or Software Development Project Manager.
• Expertise in aligning resources, managing dependencies, and ensuring project priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple mid-to-large-sized IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Manage risks and ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Change Management

Education

PMP Certification

Scrum Master Certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering impactful, multi-departmental IT projects? Do you thrive in a role where you can drive business value, mentor others, and ensure project success? If so, we're looking for you to join our team as aSenior Project Manager, IT!

What You'll Do:

• Project Leadership:Own and drive the successful outcomes of multiple mid-to-large-sized, cross-departmental IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
• Strategic Planning:Play an active role in annual roadmap planning, leveraging prior project experience to inform resource planning and project prioritization.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Align resources, manage dependencies, and ensure stakeholders are engaged and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management:Identify, document, and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring timely resolutions to keep projects on track.
• Team Coordination:Synchronize team efforts, ensuring all members are aware of their tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Change Management:Effectively manage changes to project scope, timelines, and resources, leveraging appropriate change management processes.
• Vision Alignment:Ensure all teams and stakeholders share a common vision of the project's goals and how to achieve them.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager or Software Development Project Manager
• A track record of successfully leading complex IT projects and delivering desired business outcomes.
• Strong ability to work with SMEs, senior leaders, and stakeholders across departments.
• Expertise in aligning resources, managing dependencies, and ensuring project priorities are clear.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum, and tools like MS Project, Jira, or similar.
• PMP and/or Scrum Master certifications are a plus but not required.

Ready to Lead the Way?Apply now to become a key player in our IT team and take your project management career to the next level. Let's achieve success together!

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