Quick overview
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationParsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, United States
Stakeholder ManagementConfluenceContinuous ImprovementPMPWaterfallJiraAgileProject ManagementAsana
Job description
Work location : Parsippany,NJ ,USA ( 3 days onsite mandatory)
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with at least 10 years of proven experience leading complex, enterprise-level initiatives from conception through completion. In this high-visibility role, you will own multi-million-dollar project budgets, align cross-functional teams with executive strategy, and step in as the primary escalation point to resolve critical delivery bottlenecks.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Portfolio & Project Execution: Lead multiple high-priority, cross-functional projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables meet strict timeline, scope, and quality benchmarks.
- Executive & Client Stakeholder Management: Act as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for C-suite executives, key clients, and external vendors, delivering transparent status reports and managing expectations.
- Financial & Resource Governance: Develop, track, and forecast multi-million-dollar project budgets, optimizing resource allocation to protect profit margins and prevent scope creep.
- Proactive Risk & Crisis Mitigation: Identify systemic risks early, architect comprehensive contingency plans, and decisively resolve escalated project roadblocks before they impact delivery.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Provide direct coaching and strategic guidance to mid-level and junior project managers, elevating overall team maturity and project governance standards.
- Process Optimization: Champion continuous improvement across project management frameworks, standardizing best practices across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid environments.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience , with a documented track record of successfully delivering large-scale, high-complexity projects.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA is a plus).
- Certifications: Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required; additional credentials such as PgMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are strongly preferred.
- Technical & Methodology Mastery: Deep expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, alongside hands-on proficiency in enterprise PM tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence).
- Core Competencies: Exceptional executive presence, contract negotiation skills, financial acumen, and the ability to influence without direct authority across all organizational levels.
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