Senior Project Manager

<h3><strong>Project description:</strong></h3><p><span>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Project Manager</strong> to oversee the successful delivery of this modernization program. The position involves full responsibility for end-to-end project execution, maintaining strong governance practices, and coordinating multiple interconnected workstreams within a complex enterprise setting. The role demands a high level of attention to detail as well as effective collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders.</span></p><h3><strong>Main responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul><li><p><span>Lead the full project lifecycle, from project initiation to deployment and post-implementation stabilization</span></p></li><li><p><span>Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and dependency management across multiple workstreams</span></p></li><li><p><span>Manage project budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proactively identify, assess, and resolve risks, issues, and project dependencies</span></p></li><li><p><span>Oversee change management processes, evaluating impacts on scope, timelines, and costs</span></p></li><li><p><span>Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between application, infrastructure, cloud, testing, and business teams</span></p></li><li><p><span>Implement governance frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and executive-level status communication</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure adherence to PMO methodologies, documentation standards, and audit compliance requirements</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lead testing activities, cutover planning, and deployment readiness efforts</span></p></li><li><p><span>Facilitate stakeholder alignment, secure approvals, and support executive-level decision-making</span></p></li></ul><h3><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Strong background in application modernization or cloud transformation programs</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Knowledge of AWS, containerization technologies, and legacy system migration</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Practical experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for project tracking and execution</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Basic understanding of AI concepts is considered an advantage</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Ability to manage complex delivery processes, including testing and sign-off coordination</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Strong leadership skills in cross-functional and distributed team environments</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Experience managing enterprise application portfolios and modernization initiatives</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Understanding of infrastructure transformation and cloud migration strategies</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Familiarity with software lifecycle management, testing, and deployment practices</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Experience working in large-scale IT environments with multiple stakeholders and dependencies</span></p></li></ul><h3><strong>Qualifications:</strong></h3><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Minimum 8 years of IT Project Management experience leading medium-to-large complex initiatives</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Strong knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid project management methodologies</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Proven experience in:</span></p><ol><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Integrated planning and scheduling</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Budgeting and financial forecasting</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Risk and issue management</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Executive reporting and stakeholder communication</span></p></li></ol></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Experience working within structured PMO governance models</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Ability to lead matrixed teams and external vendors</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Preferred certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent</span></p></li></ul><h3><strong>Nice to have:</strong></h3><ul><li><p><span>Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow</span></p></li></ul>

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