Sr. Project Manager

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager independently manages high-stakes, complex programs across the full delivery lifecycle, which may include an Agile Release Train (Product), Software Professional Services (SPS/Hybrid), or Corporate Programs. The role shapes delivery strategy, defines ways of working, and drives consistent execution standards across the team. In addition to hands-on delivery ownership, the Senior Project Manager serves as a technical authority and mentor, contributes to the evolution of GPMO practice, and engages with senior stakeholders to influence outcomes and manage complexity at scale. The role leads complex programs and concurrent projects, manages plans, budgets, forecasts, and risk frameworks, and promotes effective project management methods. It also supports change management and continuous improvement, coordinates geographically distributed teams, may contribute to pre-sales and commercial delivery, and mentors junior project management professionals. The compensation range is $125,000–$140,000, with eligibility for a performance bonus. The actual salary offer will depend on job-related education, training, licensure, certifications, related experience, and other related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field.
6–9+ years of progressive project management experience, including independently leading complex, high-priority programs and managing multiple concurrent initiatives through the full project lifecycle.
Lean-Agile certification, such as CSM, PSM, SAFe Practitioner, or PMI-ACP.
Proven ability to manage program budgets, financial forecasts, commercial commitments, and contractual requirements.
Advanced proficiency with enterprise project management and collaboration tools, including Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and retrospective tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or advanced certification.
Traditional project management certification, such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
Experience managing projects across the software development lifecycle, with exposure to product development, professional services, or corporate program management.
Experience supporting pre-sales activities, including SOW development, RFP responses, and project scoping.
Software development or technical background.

Responsibilities

Independently lead end-to-end delivery of complex, high-priority programs and concurrent projects, defining delivery strategies, priorities, governance structures, and execution plans.
Develop and manage project plans, budgets, forecasts, and RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) frameworks; proactively address risks, financial variances, competing priorities, and delivery challenges.
Serve as a subject matter expert in project management methodologies and drive adoption and continuous improvement of SAFe, Lean-Agile, PMI, and other relevant practices.
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams; provide executive-level reporting, manage expectations, resolve competing priorities, and influence decisions without direct authority.
Lead change management and continuous improvement initiatives; identify systemic challenges, implement process enhancements, and contribute to GPMO standards, governance, documentation, and best practices.
Coordinate delivery across internal, external, and geographically distributed teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, effective communication, and consistent execution.
Support pre-sales and commercial delivery activities where applicable, including SOWs, RFI/RFP responses, project scoping, contract alignment, and financial oversight.
Mentor and coach junior project management professionals and contribute to recruitment, onboarding, professional development, GPMO improvement initiatives, and knowledge sharing.
Perform other duties as assigned.