Project Manager
Irving, TX
Remote now but will have to go to office.
Job Description:
The Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more business units. Manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to stage gate quality. This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.
The Project Manager has the responsibilities to run the project on a day-to-day basis. Verify that the project produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case.
Must Have:
Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects
5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
Knowledge and experience in Agile, SAFe Agile methodologies
Experience in Managing Software migration project is a plus
Experience in facilitating scrum ceremonies and Agile cadences- Sprint planning, retrospective, System demo
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership
Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple Business units in order to achieve a common business objective
Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment
Responsible for:
Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business
Manage on-site/Off-site project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to the Agile Process and meet project milestones
Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously
Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, senior leadership and key stakeholders
Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings
Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs
Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address business goals while maintaining alignment with Project Deliverables
Manage project scope , changes and quality
Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques - Agile, Scaled Agile
Be a representative of the Project team and participate in several ART ceremonies as needed