InvestCloud, Inc.
Senior Project Manager
InvestCloud, Inc., Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
About the Role
Our professional services team is dedicated to the success of our clients and their digital platform. We are looking for a dynamic Senior Project Manager that will use their skills and experience to manage resources, budgets, schedules and scope while driving quality results and engaging stakeholders. Exceptional communication skills will ensure client satisfaction and future growth of our company.
What does a great Senior Project Manager do?
Deliver project(s) within the defined scope and budget. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills capable of guiding project teams, leading all aspects of the project life-cycle, collaborating with project sponsors/key stakeholders (external client and internal), developers, engineers, BAs, and management. Ensure quality throughout all phases of the project. Build and manage the project plan, tasks, milestones, risks, issues, and deliverables. Adapt to constraints of human & financial resources and changing priorities to ensure successful delivery of the project. Ensure transparent and timely reporting of project status, issues, risks, and financials.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution:
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
Define project objectives, deliverables, and milestones.
Lead project kick-off meetings and establish clear roles and responsibilities.
Team Leadership and Management:
Manage cross-functional project teams.
Provide guidance, support, and motivation to team members.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand project requirements and expectations.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
Risk and Issue Management:
Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Address and resolve project issues and roadblocks in a timely manner.
Monitor risk factors and adjust plans as needed to keep the project on track.
Budget and Resource Management:
Create, update and present status on budget, schedule and scope with accuracy and timeliness that feed company KPIs.
Allocate resources efficiently and manage resource conflicts.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
Monitor project progress and performance against project plans and KPIs.
Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting key achievements, risks, and issues.
Conduct post-project evaluations to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
Process Improvement:
Implement and enforce project management best practices and standards.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes and methodologies.
Document lessons learned and share insights with the broader project management community.
Basic Qualifications for Consideration
Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders at all levels and most importantly the client.
Risk management - ability to identify risks and develop actionable mitigation plans.
Strong knowledge of SDLCs and methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Iterative and Waterfall.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
Create and actively manage a project plan with tasks, milestones, dependencies and due dates.
Deliver key functional and technical aspects of IT software projects (full life cycle).
Ability to adapt to changing processes and a growing organization.
Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities appropriately.
Conduct executive level status meetings both internal and external.
Experience with standard project management tools such as Jira, MS project, Smartsheets.
Ability to create, track and own budgets including actuals and forecasts.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and experience with complex multi-faceted projects.
Prioritize the value-add activities that will result in meeting the project objectives and staying in scope.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (finance or technology).
7+ years of full life cycle project management in IT with proven ability to deliver results according to specified scope, budget and timeline.
7+ years with industry standard project management tools, methodologies and best practices.
Preferred Skills / Experience
Financial services industry knowledge/experience and working in a matrixed (shared resources) environment.
PMP / PMI Knowledge.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Tempo.
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Our professional services team is dedicated to the success of our clients and their digital platform. We are looking for a dynamic Senior Project Manager that will use their skills and experience to manage resources, budgets, schedules and scope while driving quality results and engaging stakeholders. Exceptional communication skills will ensure client satisfaction and future growth of our company.
What does a great Senior Project Manager do?
Deliver project(s) within the defined scope and budget. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills capable of guiding project teams, leading all aspects of the project life-cycle, collaborating with project sponsors/key stakeholders (external client and internal), developers, engineers, BAs, and management. Ensure quality throughout all phases of the project. Build and manage the project plan, tasks, milestones, risks, issues, and deliverables. Adapt to constraints of human & financial resources and changing priorities to ensure successful delivery of the project. Ensure transparent and timely reporting of project status, issues, risks, and financials.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution:
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
Define project objectives, deliverables, and milestones.
Lead project kick-off meetings and establish clear roles and responsibilities.
Team Leadership and Management:
Manage cross-functional project teams.
Provide guidance, support, and motivation to team members.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand project requirements and expectations.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
Risk and Issue Management:
Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Address and resolve project issues and roadblocks in a timely manner.
Monitor risk factors and adjust plans as needed to keep the project on track.
Budget and Resource Management:
Create, update and present status on budget, schedule and scope with accuracy and timeliness that feed company KPIs.
Allocate resources efficiently and manage resource conflicts.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
Monitor project progress and performance against project plans and KPIs.
Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting key achievements, risks, and issues.
Conduct post-project evaluations to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
Process Improvement:
Implement and enforce project management best practices and standards.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes and methodologies.
Document lessons learned and share insights with the broader project management community.
Basic Qualifications for Consideration
Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders at all levels and most importantly the client.
Risk management - ability to identify risks and develop actionable mitigation plans.
Strong knowledge of SDLCs and methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Iterative and Waterfall.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
Create and actively manage a project plan with tasks, milestones, dependencies and due dates.
Deliver key functional and technical aspects of IT software projects (full life cycle).
Ability to adapt to changing processes and a growing organization.
Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities appropriately.
Conduct executive level status meetings both internal and external.
Experience with standard project management tools such as Jira, MS project, Smartsheets.
Ability to create, track and own budgets including actuals and forecasts.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and experience with complex multi-faceted projects.
Prioritize the value-add activities that will result in meeting the project objectives and staying in scope.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (finance or technology).
7+ years of full life cycle project management in IT with proven ability to deliver results according to specified scope, budget and timeline.
7+ years with industry standard project management tools, methodologies and best practices.
Preferred Skills / Experience
Financial services industry knowledge/experience and working in a matrixed (shared resources) environment.
PMP / PMI Knowledge.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Tempo.
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