Sr. Project Manager - General Projects

Job Description :

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for a Sr. Project Manager with experience to manage business transformation projects as needed.

Responsibilities :

• Work with the Project Sponsor to identify strategic drivers for projects and the benefits and measurements that will result from the project delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project charters, plans and budgets including activities, deliverables and milestone due dates.
• Manage project scheduling, estimating, forecasting, budget monitoring and cost reporting for assigned projects.
• Determine the resource requirements and dependencies to successfully deliver the project and assign tasks to team resources.
• Build working relationships and communicate regularly with the immediate team, and those outside of the immediate team that have an effect on project completion.
• Plan, assign and direct the work of cross-functional project team members. Provide coaching and mentorship as required.

Team members may include operational and technical staff, contractors and vendors.

• Manage project issues, proactively mitigate project risks, and lead conflict resolution.
• Make decisions and recommendations regarding project scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome.
• Ensure quality and completeness of the project delivery.
• Manage the creation of required project documentation.
• Ensure adherence to operational standards and guidelines.
• Produce regular project status reports as well as periodic update presentations to Steering Committees and other management staff.
• Define and measure project performance indicators and take appropriate corrective action. Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure continuous improvement and learning.
• Keep current with trends and issues in the Information Technology (IT) industry.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 8 years of IT project management experience with at least 5 years in a Project Manager role working with budgets, complex systems and interfaces.
• Senior PM expertise to manage business transformation projects as needed.
• Experience communicating across all levels and organizations.
• Experience in project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile.
• University degree in the field of computer science or business administration or equivalent professional experience.
• Expertise with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective negotiator with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Hourly rate : $110 per hour.

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