Senior Project Manager I

HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager I provides direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects while aligning work with the organization’s strategy, commitments, and goals. The role manages projects from concept through implementation, leading multiple projects and work streams and delivering solutions on time, within budget, and within scope. The Senior Project Manager works collaboratively across the enterprise, manages user expectations, project teams, and outside vendors, and coordinates with stakeholders to develop and execute project plans. The role also manages project artifacts, monitors progress and costs, addresses risks and issues, and identifies opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a project manager, lead, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Ability to communicate with customers, fellow team members, and stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Outcome-focused mindset.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Team-player attitude.
• Professional attitude and respectful demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept creation through implementation, including scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, tasks, and resource requirements.
• Manage user expectations and collaborate across the enterprise.
• Lead multiple projects and work streams, delivering on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Plan, manage, coordinate, implement, and deliver project solutions that meet business requirements.
• Manage project teams and outside vendors to ensure successful delivery of project services and deliverables.
• Consult and collaborate with the PMO Director, Sales Team, Engineers, Senior Leadership Team, Service Coordinators, Project Sponsors, and others to create and execute project plans.
• Lead and coordinate daily project team operations by analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines.
• Mitigate and manage escalated project issues and risks.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others to gain cooperation and resolve problems.
• Evaluate proposals for feasibility and requirements, and prepare and review operational and project progress reports.
• Establish and manage project cost baselines, risk registers, issue logs, stakeholder registries, change control logs, and other project artifacts.
• Execute, monitor, and control project work plans, revising them as needed to meet changing requirements.
• Work with Sales Teams to promote project management and develop new PMO opportunities.
• Track and report team hours and expenses weekly.
• Identify opportunities for project cost efficiencies and process improvements.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, which may include bonus, incentive, commission, fair wage, retirement plans, and benefits with HSA-compatible plans.
• Growth opportunities.
• Community involvement.
• Personal development.
• Employee and family celebrations.
• Green initiatives.
• Personal time off.
• Work-life balance.
• Recognition and awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior