Senior Project Manager

Position Overview 

The Senior Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT and business projects. Building on the responsibilities of a Project Manager, this role takes ownership of high-visibility initiatives, ensures alignment with organizational goals, and enforces project governance standards. The Senior Project Manager mentors junior project managers, fosters stakeholder relationships, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires advanced certifications, leadership capabilities, and proven experience managing cross-functional teams in dynamic environments. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of large-scale or multiple concurrent projects. 
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource plans in alignment with organizational strategy. 
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and risks, ensuring corrective actions where necessary. 
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment. 
• Enforce project governance standards, methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid), and documentation practices. 
• Serve as an escalation point for junior Project Managers, providing mentorship and guidance. 
• Oversee project change management, including scope adjustments, risk assessments, and impact analysis. 
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards, compliance requirements, and customer SLAs. 
• Conduct project reviews and lessons-learned sessions to continuously improve processes. 
• Contribute to portfolio and program-level reporting, supporting strategic decision-making 
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree is a plus. 

Experience: 5–7 years of project management experience, with at least 2 years leading large or complex IT projects. 

Technical/Methodology Skills: 

• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar). 
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. 
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, cloud, or digital transformation projects is highly desirable. 
  
  

Soft Skills: 

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to manage conflict, resolve issues, and drive consensus. 
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills. 
  
  

Certifications (preferred): 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) 
• PRINCE2 Practitioner 
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) 
• ITIL 4 Foundation or higher for IT service management projects