What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager (PMP Certified) position at assystinc?
ASSYST is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in managing complex IT and software development projects. The ideal candidate will have 12 years of project management experience and a proven ability to independently plan, manage and deliver large-scale projects across enterprise environments.
This role requires a highly organized professional who can oversee project planning, budgeting, execution and documentation while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders and drive projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and proof of certification may be requested.
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Austin, TX( 2 days remote with 3 days (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) required to be onsite)
Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of assigned projects.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, deliverables and resource allocation.
- Identify and document project risks, issues and contingency plans.
- Conduct regular project team meetings and provide weekly project status updates.
- Appropriately summarize and escalate project issues when necessary.
- Ensure business requirements are translated into clear technical specifications.
- Oversee the development of SDLC artifacts and facilitate the SDLC process.
- Track project progress and ensure project assignments align with defined timelines.
- Manage Agile projects using feature-driven sprints.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively within a fast-paced and cross-functional environment.
- Lead and drive multi-million dollar software and IT projects across large organizations.
Required Qualifications:
- 12 years of project management experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (Required)
- Proven experience managing large-scale implementations across enterprise organizations
- Strong experience managing multi-million dollar IT and software projects
- Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes
- Experience developing project plans and managing project risks and issues
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to research, gather, assemble and analyze information to develop effective solutions
- Experience working in collaborative, fast-paced environments
- Experience implementing and managing projects using Agile methodologies
ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.