The Planet Group

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Project Manager (Technology & Infrastructure)

Locations;

This position can work out of either Paramus, New Jersey or Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Pay Range is between $50.00 and $62.00 per hour, based on level of experience.

Introduction

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize high-quality technology and infrastructure projects on time and within budget. This role requires a results-driven, organized professional with exceptional communication skills who can effectively manage stakeholders, budgets, and project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle while working in a hybrid environment. Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of technology project management experience working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Experience leading business technology discussions, projects, and programs, including coordinating meetings and presenting project deliverables.
• Experience working within a PMO structured environment with standard documentation and tools.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage executives and team members.
• Strong understanding of project and software development life cycles (PMLC, SDLC, Waterfall, Iterative, SCRUM).
• Understanding of infrastructure systems, networks, cloud, personal computing, system engineering, information risk and security guidelines, and architecture standards.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Slides and Sheets) and project management tools.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Utilities (water or electric) industries.
• Experience in major infrastructure and application deployment projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• PMP, ITIL, or Lean/Six Sigma certifications.
• Day to Day Responsibilities
• Plan, execute, and finalize projects with high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Acquire and manage resources while coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors.
• Work with executives and senior leaders to align project plans with strategic objectives.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define scope, design solutions, and deliver project milestones.
• Estimate resources, submit budget proposals, track financials, and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and escalate appropriately.
• Manage project dependencies and critical paths, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
• Produce regular and ad hoc status reports for the Steering Committee and stakeholders.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, communications, and training with business teams.
• Develop and maintain required project documentation, including deliverables to support installations, support models, and operating procedures.
• Apply knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement processes.
• Support additional duties as required to ensure project and business objectives are met.
• Company Benefits & Culture
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact technology and infrastructure projects within a collaborative environment.
• Hybrid work flexibility with 3 days onsite and 2 remote.
• Competitive hourly pay with a clear 12-month engagement.
• Standard office hours supporting a balanced work schedule.

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