Senior Project Manager

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams. This Long-term Contract position requires a strategic leader who can guide Agile delivery, maintain project momentum, and ensure clear communication across stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong project governance experience, practical knowledge of Scrum frameworks, and confidence using Jira to track progress, risks, and deliverables.

Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end planning and execution for IT projects, ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and quality targets are effectively managed.

- Coordinate Agile ceremonies and support Scrum-based delivery practices to keep teams aligned and work progressing efficiently.

- Partner with business leaders, technical teams, and external stakeholders to define priorities, resolve issues, and maintain shared expectations.

- Build and maintain detailed project plans, status updates, risk logs, and reporting dashboards using Jira and related project management tools.

- Monitor project performance, identify delivery risks early, and implement corrective actions to keep initiatives on track.

- Facilitate decision-making by presenting project insights, dependencies, and recommendations to leadership in a clear and timely manner.

- Drive accountability across project teams by tracking milestones, following up on action items, and supporting successful delivery outcomes.

Requirements - PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is required.

- Proven experience managing IT projects in complex business environments.

- Strong working knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and project delivery methods.

- Hands-on experience with Atlassian Jira for project tracking, workflow management, and reporting.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

- Bachelor's degree in a related field or comparable relevant experience. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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