Sr Project Mgr

Terumo BCT, Inc.•Lakewood, IL

1d•$124,800 - $156,000

About The Position

Working under broad supervision, the Senior Project Manager manages the full lifecycle of large or complex projects, from initiation through closeout. The role also serves as scrum master for ITS teams using the SAFe methodology. It takes a hands-on, proactive approach and carries significant responsibility for executing projects within scope, schedule, and budget. The position manages project plans, resources, budgets, requirements, risks, communications, and governance; tracks project and agile-team status and metrics; and addresses or escalates issues and deviations. It facilitates sprint ceremonies and supports scrum teams in following agile values, principles, and practices. The role also coordinates with internal departments, stakeholders, sponsors, vendors, and suppliers, and contributes to departmental portfolio management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job’s essential functions.
At least 5 years of experience.
Dedicated to quality customer service and proactively responding to stakeholder needs.
Ability to manage all or parts of the project lifecycle, from initiation to close.
Experience preparing formal project execution documents and defining project requirements and scope.
Demonstrated effective use of project-management disciplines to plan and manage projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively with vendors, technical resources, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability as an agile scrum master and in release management.
Creative problem-solving ability.
Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and scheduling tools such as MS Project.
Ability to manage conflicts, quickly read situations, lead by influence, identify opportunities, find common ground, and gain cooperation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
SAFe methodology certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and manage projects of moderate to large scope.
Develop, execute, and revise complex project plans as project needs require.
Facilitate and coordinate project meetings, activities, and tasks to execute project plans.
Manage project scope, schedule, and cost within plan, and maintain and report on project budgets.
Ensure resources are assigned and coordinated according to plan.
Facilitate the gathering and documentation of project requirements, risks, challenges, and schedules.
Provide feedback, advice, project updates, and encouragement to team members.
Resolve or timely escalate project-related issues.
Track project and/or agile-team status and metrics, and escalate identified or potential deviations from plan to functional management.
Facilitate sprint ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, PI Planning, and backlog grooming with product owners.
Facilitate the definition of quality, risk, and definition of done, and manage the project accordingly.
Manage communications, expectations, and interactions with departments, internal stakeholders, and sponsors.
Deliver organized presentations on project status and selected project topics.
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers as needed.
Demonstrate accountability, motivation, facilitation, and conflict-management leadership.
Use calendar management and goal-setting practices to manage time effectively.
Understand team members’ work and use their contributions effectively to meet project objectives.
Track lessons learned and share them with team members.
Facilitate project governance and maintain project-management documentation.
Train, mentor, and support scrum teams in following agile values, principles, and practices.
Contribute to departmental portfolio management.