Senior Project Manager

Presidio•Indianapolis, IN

13h

About The Position

The Client Engagement Services (CES) Senior Project Manager at Presidio is responsible for delivering technology projects on time and on budget. This role focuses on delivery excellence by demonstrating leadership, strong client and team trust, solid project management core skills, and the ability to handle all the administrative aspects of a project. In addition to client-focused project delivery, Project Managers have the opportunity to support the service group through involvement in process improvement activities. Presidio is at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI, empowering businesses and their internal customers to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Project Management or other comparable degree and/or military service
Minimum of 8 years project management experience managing multiple projects to successful completion, preferably at a technology solution provider or in a corporate Information Technology department
PMP certification
Proficient in Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tool
Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

ITIL certification (preferred)
Superior project management, time management, and coordination skills to plan, organize, staff, and direct the overall production of a project
Demonstrated ability to implement projects successfully on-time and on-budget
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate all project activities assigned to him/her from project planning, to tracking and reporting issues, and status reporting
Effective people management skills including: motivating, developing, coaching, directing, and identifying the best people for the job
Exceptional interpersonal and active listening skills
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and active listening skills
Strong public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to manage relationships by persuading and negotiating with others
Solid communication and change management skills to influence and lead the project team and customer through the change management process
Results-oriented with a demonstrated strong commitment and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
Ability to manage numerous small projects simultaneously
Ability to be socially perceptive and be attentive to other’s reactions and why they respond as they do
Strong critical thinking, complex problem solving, appropriate judgment, and decision-making skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to sense and forecast problem areas
Proficiency in the English language and reading comprehension

Responsibilities

Lead multiple technology implementation projects simultaneously using Presidio’s project management method
Coordinate all project activities with business owners/stakeholders and other support, technical infrastructure, and application teams
Manage relationships and coordinates work between vendors, customers, sub-contractors, and engineering teams throughout various locations
Track and maintain an accurate and continually updated view of the activities and deliverables to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meets or exceeds customer satisfaction goals
Assure that the expected service levels are met and that all Statement of Work deliverables meet quality standards
Perform day-to-day management of all phases of the project including, project requirements, design, development, test, and deployment of each project
Manage resource planning and assignments by partnering with internal staff to determine the project approach, staffing, responsibilities, and schedules according to the project timeline
Define team member roles and expectations and ensures effective communication between all parties involved in the project
Maintain project budgets by reviewing and completing weekly timesheet and expense approvals for project teams
Monitors cost to provide accounting support for project time, materials, and services. This may include monitoring carriers and equipment suppliers to ensure that hardware and circuits are tracked and billed correctly
Oversees change management on the overall project scope, according to a predefined change process, to meet project goals
Develops a partner relationship with the client for the long-term benefit of the client and Presidio
Remain up-to-date on relevant solutions, products, and services by attending internal PM training/meetings, achieving developmental plan goals, and obtaining or maintaining PM certifications
Actively participates in the development of Program and Project Management practices by participating in internal change initiatives