Project Manager III

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior-Level Project Manager to lead and manage IT projects within our organization. As a Senior-Level Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, quality assurance analysts, and business stakeholders, to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale application and/or transformational projects through the full project lifecycle and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle in a timely and productive manner.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and ensure adherence to established schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate and communicate project status updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

2.Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead cross-functional teams involved in application and infrastructure projects, providing guidance and support.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing project team environment.
• Facilitate effective communication and ensure all team members are aligned on project objectives.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners, as necessary, to achieve project goals.

3. Stakeholder Management:

• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are addressed and expectations are managed.
• Obtain stakeholder feedback and incorporate it into project plans and decisions.

4. Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

• Ensure quality assurance processes are executed to ensure successful project implementation.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize project risks.
• Proactively identify and address potential project risks and issues.

5. Organizational Change Management:

• Stakeholder Analysis: Identify and analyze the various stakeholders who will be impacted by the change. Understand their concerns, expectations, and potential resistance to change.
• Change Impact Assessment: Assess the impact of the proposed changes on the organization, including processes, systems, culture, and individuals. Identify potential risks and challenges associated with the change.
• Change Strategy Development: Develop a comprehensive change management strategy that aligns with the project goals and objectives.
• Communication Planning: Develop a communication plan to effectively communicate the changes to all stakeholders.
• Change Readiness Assessment: Evaluate the readiness of the organization and its employees to embrace the proposed changes.
• Facilitate smooth transitions and ensure that employees, stakeholders, and the organization as a whole are prepared for and adapt to the changes effectively.

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Conduct project retrospectives to capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and project management methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10 years of experience as a Project Manager
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and application development processes.
• Experience in risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in organizational change management is highly desired.
• Experience in leading SAP related projects is a plus
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.

Salary range: $125,000 - $135,000 per year