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Senior Project Manager

Ursus, Inc.

San Antonio, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$75.54 Per Hour
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Case, Business Model, Business Plan, Business Processes, Business Skills, Business Support, Capacity Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Establish Priorities, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Focus Groups, Forecasting, Investment Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Natural Gas, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Utilization, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Team Player, Thought Leadership, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
JOB TITLE: Senior Project Manager
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX (Onsite)
DURATION: 1 year
RATE RANGE: $65 - $75/hr.

TOP 3 SKILLS:
  • Azure Cloud expertise with proven experience in cloud optimization and application migration.
  • PMP certification with strong project management skills, including budget, schedule, roadmap, and risk management.
  • Experience managing IT-related projects, supporting business-funded initiatives with cross-functional IT components.

Company:
Our client is the nation s largest provider of electric and natural gas services.

Job Summary:
The Senior Project Manager leads and manages multiple complex, highly visible projects across the enterprise. Provides leadership and accountability for the execution of several concurrent projects within the portfolio. This position is responsible for establishing and improving business processes, methods, tools, and metrics necessary to drive consistent project delivery excellence.

The Senior Project Manager collaborates with business partners across to build relationships necessary to drive excellence and value delivery in execution. This position plays a significant role in mastering cross-functional collaboration and defining tangible business outcomes. This role is responsible for timely and effective written and verbal communications within the project and across stakeholder groups.

Reports to the Director of Program Management as part of the Office of the CIO.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Critical member of a team of highly effective Project Management professionals following defined best practices for project value delivery.
  • Possesses strong executive presence and the ability to manage and meet the expectations of Senior and Executive leadership.
  • Significant experience successfully managing projects, people, and/or departments.
  • Demonstrates leadership and establishes trust within the PMO, project teams, and with business partners. Models behaviors necessary to define, deploy, and deliver project results at all levels of the organization.
  • Understands, practices, and incorporates organizational change leadership into project management methodologies.
  • Provides thought leadership regarding Project and Portfolio management processes and execution.
  • Accountable for leadership, planning, and execution of large and complex projects and programs, with success defined as on time, on budget, and defined value delivered.
  • Accountable for financial management of assigned projects, including forecasting, accrual, reporting, and variance analysis.
  • Accountable for timely and effective communication within the project team and across stakeholder groups.
  • Supports portfolio sequencing processes and establishes effective resource demand and capacity management to ensure resources are effectively deployed.
  • Partners with the portfolio management function to ensure clear direction and execution of processes required to approve and prioritize portfolio and project demand.
  • Manages and reports on projects in all stages across the portfolio.
  • Leverages and improves necessary tools and practices for visibility and transparency for portfolios and projects.
  • Defines and deploys world-class Project Management practices and tools for project prioritization, planning, and execution.
  • Provides overall project governance and oversight to ensure compliance with standards and drive excellent execution.
  • Develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/metrics, standard Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Project Management Service Catalog, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Coaches/mentors Project Managers to achieve and improve results. Actively seeks ways to apply advanced techniques and technology to processes, providing information on technical trends, reporting, and automation.
  • Demonstrates ability to learn, follow, and propose improvements to the Project Management Methodology.
  • Demonstrates ability to learn, communicate, follow, and direct others through the Portfolio Stage and Gate process, including producing qualified business cases and project plans from start to finish.
  • Establishes partnerships with business leadership, project sponsors and owners, and project participants.
  • Provides consulting support and advises leadership on overall planning, prioritization, execution, and delivery of projects within the portfolio by understanding business priorities and advising on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and organizational priorities.
  • Engages on projects as an advisor and guide regularly.
  • Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership team. Facilitates the annual and multi-year planning process.
  • Provides project information and consulting to other senior leadership team members to assist with resource deployment, utilization, business impact, and overall planning knowledge.
  • Supports each senior leader to ensure high standards of delivery for their committed projects in the portfolio.
  • Supports and holds each senior leader accountable for commitments in delivering the committed portfolio and projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution; or similar level of analytical capability gained through demonstrated success in a related position.
  • Experience managing highly complex projects and programs across multiple industries.
  • Significant successful leadership experience, including leading projects, programs, people, and possibly departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business executives, leaders, all levels of professionals, and with project managers and teams.
  • Proven exceptional ability to prepare executive-level material and present at the executive level.
  • Extensive experience partnering with executives to define and deliver value to the organization.
  • Extensive experience driving workshops, focus groups, and work sessions.
  • Exceptional skills in producing qualified business cases.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience in developing financial models.
  • Demonstrated strong business acumen.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Organizational leadership and change skills.
  • Ability to clarify ambiguous information or instructions into actionable steps.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in an appropriate discipline.
  • Professional Certification, such as PMI, BRMI.
  • Portfolio Management Experience.
  • Demonstrated organizational design, data analysis, business planning, negotiation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Strategic vendor management.
  • Experience in the utility industry.
  • Consulting experience or multidisciplinary experience.


BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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