Senior Project Manager (PMP Certified)

ASSYST, Inc.•Austin, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

ASSYST is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in managing complex IT and software development projects. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of project management experience and a proven ability to independently plan, manage and deliver large-scale projects across enterprise environments. This role requires a highly organized professional who can oversee project planning, budgeting, execution and documentation while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders and drive projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and proof of certification may be requested. Job Title: Project Manager Location: Austin, TX( 2 days remote with 3 days (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) required to be onsite) Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Requirements

12+ years of project management experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (Required)
Proven experience managing large-scale implementations across enterprise organizations
Strong experience managing multi-million dollar IT and software projects
Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes
Experience developing project plans and managing project risks and issues
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to research, gather, assemble and analyze information to develop effective solutions
Experience working in collaborative, fast-paced environments
Experience implementing and managing projects using Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

Plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of assigned projects.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, deliverables and resource allocation.
Identify and document project risks, issues and contingency plans.
Conduct regular project team meetings and provide weekly project status updates.
Appropriately summarize and escalate project issues when necessary.
Ensure business requirements are translated into clear technical specifications.
Oversee the development of SDLC artifacts and facilitate the SDLC process.
Track project progress and ensure project assignments align with defined timelines.
Manage Agile projects using feature-driven sprints.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.
Collaborate effectively within a fast-paced and cross-functional environment.
Lead and drive multi-million dollar software and IT projects across large organizations.