Job Title: Sr Project Manager
Location: Indianapolis IN (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months
Seasoned Senior Project Manager with deep experience managing highly-visible large-scale complex initiatives. This position will likely be extended beyond the initial 6-month period of service.
Local candidates only. Candidate will work remotely but needs to be available to be onsite at the client location when requested.
The ideal candidate will be a master of navigating multiple critical paths coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups and keeping high visibility projects aligned with strategic goals. While IT project management experience is not required candidates must have a background in IT.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex high-impact projects involving multiple workstreams and stakeholder organizations.
- Develop manage and execute comprehensive project schedules with multiple critical paths.
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and manage project risks effectively.
- Facilitate regular communication and collaboration among team members stakeholders and external partners.
- Facilitate meetings and status updates for executive and program leadership.
- Prepare and present project progress reports to senior management.
- Anticipate risks develop mitigation strategies and drive solutions to maintain momentum.
- Ensure alignment with project goals scope and state government requirements.
- Track report and communicate progress in a clear consistent manner.
- Implement project management best practices and methodologies to optimize project outcomes.
Required/Desired Skills Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Experience managing large highly-visible enterprise-type projects that involve multiple internal stakeholders or contracted resources. | Required | 6 | Years |
Experience overseeing multiple projects to ensure proper management towards successful conclusion. | Required | 6 | Years |
Experience developing monitoring and maintaining project plans. | Required | 6 | Years |
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. | Required | 6 | Years |
Experience coordinating and monitoring activities of all stakeholders to ensure timelines and budgets are met | Required | 6 | Years |
Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with a high level of proficiency in stakeholder management. | Required | 6 | Years |
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve project goals. | Required | 6 | Years |
Ability to communicate project status to management and project stakeholders. | Required | 6 | Years |
Experience compiling and presenting data that provides a detailed interpretation of what the data means. | Required | 6 | Years |
Familiarity with IT related development methodologies (DevOps) | Required | 0 | |
Flexibility to work on-site as required. | Required | 0 | |
While IT project management experience is not required candidates must have a background in IT. | Required | 0 | |
PMP or similar project management certification. | Highly desired | 0 | |
Experience with change management Lean or Agile methodologies in complex environments. | Highly desired | 0 | |
Familiarity with project management tools and software. | Highly desired | 0 | |
Experience in managing projects in diverse industries. | Highly desired | 0 | |
Demonstrated experience working with or within state government. | Highly desired | 0 | |