Project Manager III

Enterprise Project Management Office

Summary:

The Project Manager III leads complex, cross‑functional projects with significant organizational impact. They independently lead medium to large initiatives and serve as a mentor to other project managers while acting as a senior escalation resource for complex project and stakeholder challenges. The role blends demonstrated project management experience with thought leadership to contribute to the ePMO’s effectiveness and continuous improvement.

• Project Complexity:
  Medium to large cross‑functional projects requiring coordination across multiple departments
• Supervision:
  Operates with minimal supervision; serves as an escalation resource for other project managers
• Stakeholder Exposure:
  Works with coordinating managers and multiple sponsors to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and maintain cross‑department coordination
• Experience:
  
  5–9 years of project management experience leading complex initiatives
• Decision Authority:
  Makes significant decisions regarding scope, schedule, resources, and risk management; escalates only major strategic or organizational issues

Project Leadership

• Leads collaboration among sponsors and stakeholders to clarify goals, priorities, assumptions, and constraints
• Facilitates discussions enabling stakeholders to evaluate trade‑offs and reach alignment on project direction
• Builds trust as a collaborative partner and change agent supporting organizational priorities
• Guides stakeholders through complex decisions while maintaining project momentum
• Requires minimal supervision; capable of navigating project complexities, escalating risks, and reporting key updates to leadership

Project Definition & Planning

• Partners with sponsors to define initiative goals, scope, success criteria, and strategic alignment
• Develops comprehensive Project Overview documents, including definition of done, assumptions, risks, approach, timeline, resources, and stakeholder alignment
• Designs stakeholder communication and engagement strategies for complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Facilitates planning discussions that help sponsors evaluate priorities, trade‑offs, and resource constraints

Project Management

• Partners with senior sponsors to clarify business needs, strategic objectives, and success criteria
• Leads execution of complex cross‑functional projects involving multiple departments and competing priorities
• Manages scope, schedule, and budget while balancing stakeholder expectations and organizational constraints
• Proactively navigates complex stakeholder dynamics and facilitates alignment among leadership
• Anticipates risks and implements mitigation strategies before issues arise"
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation to support effective decision‑making
• Integrates hybrid delivery approaches across internal and external teams
• Maintains high levels of transparency across stakeholders and leadership

Team Management

• Leads cross‑functional teams spanning multiple departments
• Guides teams through ambiguity, competing priorities, and shifting organizational needs
• Drives accountability and results without direct authority
• Uses Kanban and workflow practices to improve team coordination and transparency
• Resolves interpersonal conflicts and strengthens team collaboration
• Mentors team members and junior project managers to build delivery capabilities

Vendor and Partner Management

• Serves as lead or co‑lead for complex vendor engagements
• Facilitates statements of work, change orders, and vendor performance discussions
• Leads vendor negotiations related to scope adjustments, deliverables, and timelines
• Resolves vendor performance issues and escalates critical concerns when necessary
• Advises leadership on vendor capabilities and risks during project execution
• Partners with Vendor Management and Security teams to ensure compliance and best practices

Enterprise Project Portfolio Support

• Updates project portfolio
• Publishes periodic portfolio updates
• Supports ongoing work braiding
• Supports Cohort meetings

ePMO Development

• Identifies opportunities to improve ePMO tools, templates, and delivery practices
• Proposes refinements to strengthen…