Senior Project Manager

JLL•Chicago, IL

11d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The WPMT Program Management Office is a "small but mighty" team that oversees program and project management for WPMT's products and teams. The position will be responsible for coordinating and managing software development and technology-based projects. You will work alongside colleagues across the globe to help teams focus on product priorities and deliver on our goals. The ideal Project Manager will work closely with teams to ensure projects are defined, tracked, managed, and delivered as per the plan. Collaboration and communication are key skills for this role.

Requirements

A BS degree in technology, computer science strongly preferred
Proven experience (5+ years ) as a Project Manager on software development projects
Experience using a range of project management approaches including traditional and Agile (Scrum, Kanban) methodologies.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and team members with a variety of personal styles to focus on the right priorities under pressure and tight deadlines
Effective conflict & impediments management in a fast-paced environment, taking higher responsibilities working with a cross-functional team who are working on multiple priorities
Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying/closing gaps in the product development life-cycle
Self-motivated and independent critical thinker who can visualize and guide the team during conflicting situations to stay focused on business goals & priorities
Proven experience in process development and project management principles leading to improved outcomes
Ability to prioritize activities and work on multiple activities or priorities at once and stay on track and within budget
Experience communicating effectively with leaders regarding the project scope, schedule, budget, risks, mitigation strategies, status, and expectations.
Ability to create a collaborative plan of action and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and focused

Nice To Haves

Utilizes solid knowledge of the Project Management Institute's standards and terminology
Commercial real estate industry experience

Responsibilities

Define project plans collaboratively with Product Management, Design, and Engineering members of project teams
Coordinate team members and project work to deliver on project plans. Work across multiple project teams to coordinate delivery and manage dependencies.
Work with team members to define, communicate, and track project schedules
Provide progress reports and project status reports to stakeholders by gathering and analyzing project metrics
Work with Program Management to roll up progress and status into the larger Program view
Guide the project team on Agile/Scrum best practices, filling the role of Scrum Master when needed
Identify, track and report on project risks and mitigation strategies
Own and manage project toolsets
Coordinate and support product releases and rollouts and related communications, as needed
Elevate the practice of Project Management and cultivate a Community of Practice within JLLT