Project Manager- 2026-29

Core Responsibilities

• Stakeholder & Scope Management: Partner with Technology Enablement, Business, and third-party stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Program Manager to set program standards (focusing on quality management) and ensure all activities align with broader portfolio goals.
• Execution & Planning: Develop and execute detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget oversight.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks/issues throughout the project lifecycle; deliver data-driven reports highlighting achievements, risks, and financial status.
• Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors, providing the guidance necessary to meet milestones while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
• Artifact Excellence: Produce and maintain project artifacts to the highest standards, ensuring continuity and clarity for the duration of the engagement

Requirements

• Professional Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Etc.
• Professional Experience: 6+ years leading IT projects with a focus on business process and organizational change; 3+ years managing cross-functional teams for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives.
• Technical Fluency: Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to effectively manage internal dev teams and third-party vendors.
• Methodological Versatility: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies, with the ability to select the appropriate framework based on project needs.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written/verbal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for non-technical audiences.
• Rapid Discovery: Ability to perform "week one" discovery to identify hidden risks.
• Objectivity: Willingness to provide candid, unbiased feedback on timelines and project health without regard for internal politics.
• Outcome-Oriented: Focused on tangible milestones rather than "busy work."
• Scope Guarding: Expert at managing scope creep while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
• Tool Agnostic: Proficient across multiple platforms
• High EQ: Ability to read the room and manage diverse personalities immediately without the benefit of long-term rapport.
• Precision Documentation: All documentation and reporting must be sufficiently impeccable and clear so that a successor could step in and resume work without a loss in momentum.