Sr. IT Project Manager

Company: PDS Tech, Inc.
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

The purpose of the Senior Project Manager's job is to ensure predictable, consistent, and successful project delivery. The Senior Project Manager will plan, coordinate, and monitor larger scale scope and budget projects with a high degree of complexity and risk. The Senior Project Manager will partner with key business stakeholders to ensure a successful start-up and completion of a project. Projects can span multiple business units or functional areas. The Senior Project Manager is expected to work under minimal supervisionPrimary Responsibilities1. Ensure predictable, consistent, and successful project delivery2. Provide a holistic view of the overall project to the organization and all stakeholders3. Exhibit proactive behavior by engaging in project planning activities, including but not limited to: Defining the overall scope of the project; Creating and maintaining a consolidated timeline/schedule highlighting the major milestones and associated dates for project activities; Identifying and communicating project dependencies and impacts; Putting mechanisms in place to ensure on-going control of the project (E.g., Kick off meeting, overall Project Management Approach, Communication Plan, Risk Management, Issues Management, Change Control, etc.)4. Define project governance, outlining roles, responsibilities, decision rights and clearly defined escalation path5. Ensure success criteria defined upfront to promote alignment and actively manage to expected project outcomes6. Keep all stakeholders (internal & external) engaged in the project, aligned on expected outcomes and informed about what is occurring throughout project7. Proactively communicate the project's progress on an on-going basis, ensuring transparency throughout project lifecycle. Provide leadership and key stakeholders with the information and venues to make effective, timely decisions8. Facilitate alignment and approach for all related Fiserv business areas to meet One Fiserv Objectives.9. Knowledgeable about how the organizations work; knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network. Understands the culture of organizations. Minimum Job Qualifications:--- Bachelor degree in business or equivalent work experience--- 5-7 years of previous project management and/or relevant consulting experience--- Knowledge of- and demonstrated experience in project management processes and methodologies, as well as, project lifecycles--- Experience in banking, financial services, and/or software industries desired--- Experience in driving large scale change efforts--- Experience with matrix management of cross-functional processes and teamsPreferred Qualifications:--- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, not required--- Experience in banking, financial services, and/or software industries desired--- Familiarity with Project Management tools

PDS Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Founded in 1977, PDS Tech, Inc. is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms with 31 offices nationwide. We offer a full range of benefits including:

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Weekly payroll
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Completion Bonuses
• Training
• Please note availability of benefits may vary by position PDS specializes in Engineering and IT arenas including Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy just to name a few. Our reputation, track record, and years of continuous growth reflect the commitment to quality that our employees and clients experience first-hand. To find out more about PDS, please visit $$$ PDS pays for referrals! $$$

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