Senior Digital Project Manager

Location:

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ (Hybrid Schedule Required).Position Type:
Full-Time W2 Contract targeted through March 31, 2027 (with potential for extension based on business needs and performance).Compensation Range: $45.00/hr - $55.00/hr W2 (maximum)
Cella is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead technology-driven digital initiatives for a global hospitality brand. In this role, you will own complex, high-visibility projects ranging from front-end digital experiences (websites, mobile apps, Mar Tech) to backend data infrastructure within a hybrid SDLC environment.

Responsibilities:

End-to-End Delivery:
Lead complex digital initiatives-including web replatforms, mobile applications, Mar Tech tools, and content authoring platforms-from initial kickoff to final go-live and post-launch wrap-up.

Schedule & Scope Management:
Build and maintain detailed project plans, critical-path dependencies, and milestones across diverse cross-functional work streams. Manage scope, release planning (MVP vs. post-launch), and formal change control.

Vendor & Stakeholder Alignment:
Coordinate and hold multiple third-party vendors accountable to SOW deliverables, defect fixes, and deadlines while maintaining strong alignment across business, tech, and creative teams.

RAID & Financial Ownership:
Own risk management (RAID logs) by proactively identifying issues early and driving mitigation plans. Track project finances, including actuals, forecasts, and invoice confirmation.

Quality & Governance:
Oversee testing readiness (UAT, regression, defect triage, go/no-go decisions), run Scrum of Scrums and status meetings, and draft concise, executive-ready status reports following established PMO governance.

Qualifications:

Experience:

5-7+ years of dedicated Project Management experience, with at least 3 years explicitly focused on delivering digital projects (web, mobile, eCommerce, or Mar Tech).Methodology Exposure:
Proven expertise in both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall approaches, with strong experience navigating hybrid environments.

Technical & Platform Familiarity:
Familiarity with digital platforms such as CMS (Adobe Experience Manager preferred), analytics, SEO, and content authoring workflows.

Tooling:
Highly proficient in Jira and Confluence; hands-on experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, or Clarity, alongside advanced Excel capabilities for reporting.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored for executive leadership; strong vendor negotiation skills; self-starter mindset capable of driving progress independently.

Education &

Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Marketing, or equivalent field experience. PMP certification and/or Agile certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe) are strongly preferred.

Industry Background:
Experience in hospitality, travel, or loyalty programs is a plus, though candidates from pharmaceuticals or financial services with strong SDLC backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact  offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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