Senior Project Manager - PMO

Aureon; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Aureon, is seeking a Senior Project Manager capable of overseeing multiple projects within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should possess a strong educational background and extensive experience in managing complex projects, ensuring success through effective planning, leadership, and communication.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance options

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience within a PMO or project-oriented environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans defining scope and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets and track costs.
• Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring cohesion and efficiency.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or related field

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software (Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet)

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• Project planning and execution – develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables, and creating detailed timelines and budgets.
• Scope management – work with the project team and key stakeholders to manage scope, ensuring project goals and objectives are met.
• Schedule management - managing project timelines, uncovering roadblocks, defining critical paths, and identifying and resolving constraints to meet deadlines.
• Budget management – manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines, and tracking project costs.
• Risk and issue management – identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, monitoring and addressing issues as they arise, and escalating for decisions as needed.
• Quality control – ensure thorough test plans and test cases are in place, executed, and approved prior to delivery of completed features to production.
• Team leadership and management – lead, motivate, and manage project teams, ensuring they work cohesively and efficiently, providing guidance and support.
• Stakeholder management and communication – establish and maintain good relationships and clear communication with team members and senior leadership, providing regular project status updates, and managing expectations.
• Problem solving and decision making – quickly identify and address project-related issues and obstacles, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find effective solutions.
• Reporting and analysis – report on project success criteria, metrics, testing, and deployment activities, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Change management – proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and budget, adhering to project management processes for change approval.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Details

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project planning and execution – develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables, and creating detailed timelines and budgets.
• Scope management – work with the project team and key stakeholders to manage scope, ensuring project goals and objectives are met.
• Schedule management - managing project timelines, uncovering roadblocks, defining critical paths, and identifying and resolving constraints to meet deadlines.
• Budget management – manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines, and tracking project costs.
• Risk and issue management – identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, monitoring and addressing issues as they arise, and escalating for decisions as needed.
• Quality control – ensure thorough test plans and test cases are in place, executed, and approved prior to delivery of completed features to production.
• Team leadership and management – lead, motivate, and manage project teams, ensuring they work cohesively and efficiently, providing guidance and support.
• Stakeholder management and communication – establish and maintain good relationships and clear communication with team members and senior leadership, providing regular project status updates, and managing expectations.
• Problem solving and decision making – quickly identify and address project-related issues and obstacles, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find effective solutions.
• Reporting and analysis – report on project success criteria, metrics, testing, and deployment activities, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Change management – proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and budget, adhering to project management processes for change approval.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience within a PMO or project-oriented environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• PMP certification preferred.
  
  

Required Skills

• Ability to formulate the big picture while working on project details.
• Proven success at influencing and leading project resources across multiple functions, workgroups, and management levels.
• Ability to deal effectively with internal and external resources while conveying a positive, service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• A tolerance for ambiguity and flexibility to changing projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  
  

Tools, Equipment, And Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, SharePoint). Advanced MS Office skills in Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint preferred.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet).
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Primarily indoor work in an office environment.
• Frequent utilization of manual dexterity and visualizing of a computer screen.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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