Sr Project Manager - IT

AEG Worldwide•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager - IT is responsible for the successful delivery of Global Technology projects and programs. This position will lead, plan, execute, and deliver complex IT projects across the organization. The role requires leadership, technical understanding, and proven project management expertise. The Senior Project Manager will liaison with senior stakeholders and coach and train the project management team.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Technology or relevant field
4-6 years Experience leading complex IT projects or programs, required
Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects and programs, required
Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, data engineering, infrastructure technologies, and business processes
Strong knowledge of various project management methodologies and life cycles + knowing when to utilize them; Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, PMI, SDLC
Proficient in project management tools; Jira, MS Project Pro
Proficient in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (presentations), PowerBI
Ability to operate at a strategic level, ensuring projects align with business priorities and contribute to long-term organizational goals
Ability to effectively present ideas and communicate to C-level executives
Ability to coach and train project managers and cross-functional teams
Ability to present on project management processes and governance in variance forums
Self-directed, proactive, and able to work independently
Ability to synthesize and simplify complex concepts and requirements to stakeholders and tie back to business objectives
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and change management skills
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with people of varying roles and seniority
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI PMP certification required
SAFe Scrum Master Certification CSM certification required

Responsibilities

Lead and manage large, complex global or enterprise-wide IT projects, ensuring objectives and project deliverables are accomplished according to plan, stakeholder requirements, and expectations
Lead all project-related plans and documentation, while adhering to PMO processes, guidelines, and tools for Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring + Controlling, and Closing projects and communicating to stakeholders
Act as a coach and mentor to other project managers and cross-functional team members, promoting and training in best practices in project management across the organization
Work closely with project sponsors, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope
Utilize appropriate project management methodologies to ensure successful planning and execution
Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and per requirements, and ensure any changes are properly documented and escalated for approval
Prepare weekly project/program status reports and distribute to stakeholders and leadership, as applicable
Coordinate and facilitate weekly team meetings, preparing agendas, minutes and action items, and ensuring that project activities are kept on track and all tasks progress to completion
Present project status in required meetings
Present on PMO governance and project execution at PMI Community meetings and other forums