The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects from inception to completion adhering to the Paradies- Lagardere project management methodology. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, developing project plans, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This individual will work across all IT groups including application development and security, as well as other business units to develop project plans, budgets, communications plan, and resource plans. 

They must be fluent in project management methodology as prescribed by the Project Management Institute and will be expected to communicate regular project status updates to all levels in the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans in Microsoft Project including resource allocation, timelines and budgets. Create all project artifacts (charter, scope, etc.) as dictated by the project methodology.
• Estimate project costs; build and manage project budgets to project completion.
• Create resource plans and monitor through course of project.
• Develop weekly status reports using standard templates and formats.
• Review and validate all third-party invoices and other costs as they apply to the project.
• Develop communication plans and executive presentations on project status.
• Work with IT management on task sizing, effort, and documentation for projects, either IT or business projects with IT components.
• Identify and assess project risks, create risk mitigation, and implement action plans.
• Manage multiple projects individually and as part of a program, all simultaneously.
• Monitor project progress, identify, and resolve issues and manage tasks to completion.
• Proficiency with a wide range of tools (MS Project or MS Project Online, MS Team, MS Office tools (Outlook, One Drive, Word, Excel, Visio, Powerpoint, One Note)
• Coordinate and manage hardware, software and infrastructure testing activities required for risk mitigation prior to implementation.
• Conduct project retrospective meetings and prepare closeout documents on respective projects

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science or information systems.
• 5 – 7 years of recent relevant experience as a project manager
• Working knowledge of PMI project management methodology.
• PMI Certification (PMP or Agile Scrum Master)is preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Project or other similar project management tools.
• Recent experience managing large infrastructure projects.
• Domain knowledge of networking concepts, server technology, etc. is a plus.
• Experience with project and portfolio management tools such as PPM, Clarity, etc.
• Ability to function within a team environment and must possess strong inter-personnel skills.
• Ability to interact with users of varying levels of technological understanding.
• Ability to clearly explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities and projects with varying deadlines.
• Good time management skills with the ability to self-manage support/issue priorities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and approach tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and as a team and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Must be self-motivated, customer-centric, a team player, and possess a great attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational skills.

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