Sr. Project Manager

Associate Staffing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Associate Staffing in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex initiatives that align with organizational goals and drive strategic outcomes. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage delivery timelines, and implement best practices across projects.

You will mentor teams, track progress, and ensure value-driven results while staying current with industry trends and change management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing projects, programs, or strategic initiatives.
• Experience supporting marketing-related projects or cross-functional business initiatives preferred.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and operational capabilities, including experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira or similar platforms).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of high-impact projects and business initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements, operational enhancements, and strategic objectives.
• Provide guidance on project management best practices and change management activities.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, stakeholder communication plans, requirements, timelines, and success metrics.
• Define project milestones, resource needs, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Track project status and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure solutions align with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Partner with technology and business teams to support planning, prioritization, and delivery efforts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Time management

Organizational skills

Change management familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Marketing project experience

Communication/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Jira

Job description

Who we are

Our client is a financial services corporation offering a various suite of products.

Qualifications

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Experience managing projects, programs, or strategic initiatives


• Experience supporting marketing-related projects or cross-functional business initiatives preferred


• Strong analytical, strategic, and operational capabilities, including experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira or similar platforms)


• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills


• Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and lead cross-functional efforts


• Strong time management, prioritization, and decision-making abilities


• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment preferred


• Familiarity with agile, product, or change management methodologies is a plus

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex initiatives that support organizational goals and business priorities. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional efforts, driving project execution, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of high-impact projects and business initiatives


• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements, operational enhancements, and strategic objectives


• Provide guidance on project management best practices and change management activities


• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, stakeholder communication plans, requirements, timelines, and success metrics


• Define project milestones, resource needs, dependencies, risks, and deliverables


• Track project status and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership


• Ensure solutions align with business objectives and stakeholder requirements


• Partner with technology and business teams to support planning, prioritization, and delivery efforts


• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, methodologies, and tools


• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to project delivery

This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple teams, contribute to meaningful organizational initiatives, and help drive successful business outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Associate Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for open positions with our company.