Sr Project Manager

Pilot Company•Knoxville, TN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading large, complex technology projects and driving successful delivery of prioritized commitments. This role ensures projects are executed on time, on budget, and with high quality, while fostering collaboration across technical, product, and business teams. The Senior Project Manager champions alignment with business partners, implements best practices, and contributes to continuous improvement of project delivery processes

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, information technology, computer science, or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five years’ experience in project management or software development
Minimum three years’ experience leading technology projects
Experience managing the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Proficiency with agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and work management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet)
Strong understanding of budgeting, resource planning, and strategic road mapping
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and contribute to process improvement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to make independent decisions and solve complex problems
Develop strong working relationships and influence stakeholders
Analytical thinker with a propensity for thought partnership
Ability to coach, motivate, and collaborate with team members
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Project management and agile/scrum certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all phases of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with technology strategy and portfolio objectives
Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between technology, product management, and business stakeholders
Develop and communicate project plans, roadmaps, resource allocations, and budgets
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
Execute intake processes for strategic work requests
Lead recurring alignment meetings for progress and resource allocation
Establish and track KPIs and value objectives
Promote and implement agile ways of working (Scrum, Kanban)
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
Ensure compliance with third-party contract processes and company policies
Coach, motivate, and develop team members and stakeholders
Contribute to process improvement and scaling of best practices
Complete other duties as assigned