Sr IT Project Manager - PMO

• completed 4 year degree (no exceptions)
• background/drug check required

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior PM to lead a strategic program to upgrade webMethods middleware from version 10.1 to 10.15/to be finalized during blueprinting. The scope includes technical upgrade of infrastructure (OS, Database, VM/Network etc.) in multiple non-prod and prod environments, multiple cycles of testing, cutover, hyper-care support and transition to the support organization.

The candidate needs to have an extensive experience leading complex middleware upgrade/implementation project leveraging robust program management methodology. This position is strategic in nature and will be required to:

• drive multiple workstreams, including partnering with external IT parties
• regularly update senior and executive leadership on many topics to drive critical decision-making and successful outcome.
• drive program delivery excellence with accurate and timely program status with focus on mitigating risks, resolving issues, and managing change impacts to avoid disruption.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the planning, development, design, deployment of webMethods upgrade program, supporting business processes and technical information systems platforms.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving solution delivery excellence that encompasses planning, execution, testing, cutover and hyper-care support.
• Ensures infrastructure architecture standards maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility.
• Usually requires technical subject matter knowledge and practical application of system characteristics.
• Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Drives oversight and direction to multiple project team and third party implementor(s), ensuring each workstream is on track to meet their milestones and deliverables.
• Drives cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Proactively controls and monitors the progress to ensure efficient and effective program delivery and escalates as needed.
• Communicates project status, risks, and issues to executive management and stakeholders on an agreed-upon cadence basis.
• Ensures that the project adheres to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Conducts regular quality reviews, lessons learned of the project to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Owns project budget and schedule commitments and ensures that the project stays within budget constraints and is delivered on schedule.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the project team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Delivers program KPIs to meet strategic enterprise objectives.
• Implements and ensures adherence to best practices for portfolio, program and project management and identifies opportunities for continuous improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certified.
• Proficient and practical knowledge of Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) methodologies, and Planview and PowerBI reporting/dashboard tools
• Proven experience in change management, risk management and embedding Project Management disciplines and governance in an organization.
• Proven track record of successfully driving and leading matrixed team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent decision-making skills - ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several stakeholders - makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex and “technical speak” into business terminology and collaborate across matrixed team.
• Proven situational leadership with strong emotional intelligence.
• Performs work without appreciable direction and instills “drive to win” mindset under pressure.