Senior Project Manager

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* Job Description:

**** Position Summary****:
** The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing large and high-risk key strategic projects within various portfolios. The incumbent will work with internal and external stakeholders managing all aspects of enterprise-wide and cross-functional projects. The Sr. Project Manager works with Executives and Stakeholders for project alignment, solution analysis, and reporting. The position works with the Manager, Strategic Change to instill Project Management as a core competency through the organization.  

The incumbent is responsible for thoughtful and holistic change management plans associated with large complex enterprise initiatives.  The Sr. Project Manager is a thought leader in maturing and evolving the project management discipline and enables new and contemporary practices to the Strategic Change Office functions.
** Primary Responsibilities and Duties****:
*** Lead, define, and manage multiple time and resource constrained, large stakeholder cross-functional projects within various layered portfolios.
* Leads the change management planning and execution associated with large projects.
* Participates in the Project Management evolution to incorporate agile practices into the project management methodology and lifecycle by remaining current in industry practices.
* Ability to independently manage projects with flexibility and adaptability in high pressure situations while delivering results on time and within budget.
* Supports Project Management as an Enterprise core competency through project leadership by mentoring and training other project managers.
* Collaborate with business leaders, individual contributors, and a variety of stakeholders to ensure proper scope, resource allocation and dependencies are being addressed on time and within budget.
* Identify and mitigate project risks through collaboration, reporting, and innovative thinking.
* Manages project reporting for efficiency and deliverables over a large portfolio.
* Plan, track, maintain, and manage several projects through detailed task management, communications, and reporting for all labor and budgetary resources.
* Assume additional responsibilities as necessary for continued growth and advancement Everwise.
** Knowledge/Skills****:
*** Demonstrated Change Management and Change Leadership Skills
* Executive Presence and communication skills required to interface with Senior Leadership and Vendor Partner Executives
* Knowledge of how to utilize adaptable project methodologies and realignment practices.
* Excellent leadership, project management, coaching, and time management skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
* Experience in project cost control and budgeting.
* Ability to lead multiple large projects simultaneously, dealing with intangibles with an innovative mindset.
* Ability to adapt to required leadership styles during cycles of the project lifecycle.
* Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and business acumen.
* Experience working on projects requiring the implementation of custom and vendor-supported technology
* Ability to work collaboratively with business and IT professionals, as well as Executive Management.
* Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and training remotely or in person.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifical Excel and MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint and project management systems.
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* Minimum Requirements:

*** High School Diploma or GED
* 3 + years’ experience in managing projects including using an established project management process (Agile or Hybrid preferred)
* 2+ years of financial industry and applications experience is preferred
* Bachelor’s degree preferred
* Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred

Everwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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