Senior Project Manager

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Job Description Summary:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing the successful delivery of Rocket solutions to customers and is a key influencer in providing Rocket’s Category of One customer experience. A given project will include a team of one or more Rocket consultants and a customer team. Projects include large programs with multiple workstreams and use of the Agile methodology framework. They include implementation of solutions using one or more Rocket products. They vary from technology refresh or upgrade projects through to major transformations of business systems. The Senior Project Manager is expected to know and follow the Rocket delivery methodology and be able to advise customers of project delivery and management best practices. The Senior Project Manager must be able to effectively interact with a wide variety of people, from consultants, software engineers, application end users, sales, and senior leadership across Rocket, partner and customer teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable as central point of contact throughout the project lifecycle for delivery of projects to Rocket customers
• Advise customer project teams of industry project management best practices and guidance in Agile methodologies
• Establish the Rocket delivery Agile project management framework on customer projects
• Lead Agile ceremonies such as product backlog reviews, sprint planning meetings, and scrum meetings
• Ensure clarity of project scope and customer objectives
• Facilitate development of the project strategy
• Develop the project plan and schedule, identifying key milestones and pre-requisites
• Manage project budget and monitor margins
• Develop policies and procedures to support the achievement of the project objectives
• Communicate clearly with customer and Rocket teams at all levels, ensuring understanding of milestones, action items, risks, and resource requirements
• Facilitate conflict resolution and motivate team members to deliver as agreed
• Coordinate activities across different organizational functions

• Keep projects on track by
  • Measuring: Checking project progress toward meeting its objectives
  • Evaluating: Determining the cause of deviations from the plan
  • Determining and taking corrective actions
• Responsible for multiple products and project types

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of 8+ years of related project management experience
• PMP or Prince2 certified
• Proven track record of full lifecycle project management for delivery of solutions to customers
• Must have previous experience managing Agile project teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mastery of working in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP / PMI is a plus.

Education:

Bachelors or master’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Travel Requirements:

<25%

Information Security:

Information security is everyone’s responsibility.  A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

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The base salary range for this role is $116,933.00 - $146,166.50 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

• Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

• Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

• Life and disability coverage

• Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

• Monthly student debt benefit program

• Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

• Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability.  Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com.  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!