What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Information Technology Project Manager position at NAVA Software Solutions?
Project Manager
Location: US-TX-Sealy - 4 days onsite (Locals from Sealy/Katy/Rosenberg only)
Need strong exp in software focused (not integrations but full life cycle)
Responsibilities:
Assignment at a Glance
- Lead and independently manage end-to-end execution of complex, multi-phased IT software deployment projects.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Conduct stakeholder communication, including executive status reporting and issue escalation.
- Implement and enforce PMO best practices, governance, and reporting frameworks using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and project success.
- Drive a 360-degree project management approach, considering all aspects of scope, risks, resources, and stakeholder impacts.
- Foster strong collaboration between business teams, IT stakeholders, vendors, and leadership to ensure seamless execution.
- Develop outside-the-box solutions to overcome project roadblocks and drive successful outcomes.
- Provide executive-level status reporting, clearly articulating progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Manage system integration, testing strategies, and deployment plans.
- Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
What We Need From You
- 15 years of project management experience in IT software deployment projects.
- Proven track record of single-handedly delivering 5 complex, multi-phased critical projects.
- Extensive knowledge of PMO frameworks, governance models, and project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
- Strong expertise in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and strategic problem-solving.
- Ability to think holistically (360-degree viewpoint) while also focusing on critical project details.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- PMP, SCM, or other project management certifications are a plus.
- Familiarity with IT infrastructure and systems integration is a plus.