Senior Project Manager

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.
is Delivering Promises and Driving Success to ensure everyone has what's needed to live and thrive.
Today, more than ever, we are looking for talented individuals who will help us bring this vision to life.
Senior Project Manager Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager will successfully lead the planning, execution, and delivery of medium/large projects based on the defined CRST IT PMO Project Delivery Lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities: Leads projects of medium to large size and/or high complexity, and/or multiple projects of mixed complexity levels and sizes Responsible for achieving project objectives and completion on time, on budget, and in conformance to PMO methodologies Develops project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Develops a detailed project plan with a critical path to track progress and effectively manage to delivery Effectively performs risk and issue management activities to ensure successful delivery Leads project meetings and cultivates relationships with project team members to create an open, transparent environment.
Demonstrates the ability to build strong project teams.
Effectively manages scope and leverages proper Change Management practices to handle any changes to scope, schedule or cost.
Can lead the team through change management activities to properly identify, evaluate, and propose solutions Ensure resource availability and allocation both internally and with 3rd party vendors, working closely with IT Resource Managers to resolve issues Makes judgments and takes reasonable action required to accomplish agreed to project objectives under general guidance Properly identifies and escalates key issues to management in a timely manner with proposed options for resolve Manages multiple competing objectives and communicates complex technical information in clear and unambiguous terms Effectively communicates project status in meetings and status reporting, effectively tailoring communication to various audiences Serves as subject matter expert regarding departmental project management practices, methods, and standards Qualifying Skills and Experiences: Bachelor's Degree (business or technical field preferred) 5+ years' experience managing projects involving multiple technology environments and/or business areas that IT supports Strong understanding of project lifecycles and standard project practices in a waterfall/stage gate environment.
Some experience with agille methodologies and practices such as scrum/kanbaan Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated abilities to resolve issues and develop effective solutions Strong leadership, organizational, and facilitation skills Strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan and execute multiple complex projects that cross business functions/IT domains Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and work in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage a variety of business and vendor resources as needed to successfully deliver projects Our team enjoys the following Perks: Parental Leave Paid Time off- Starting on Day 1 Birthday PTO Paid Volunteer Day Dress for your Day Dress Code Paid Holidays CRST offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Major Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Pet Insurance Legal Assistance Plan 401 (K) with Employer Match Company Paid Life Insurance The CRST core values: Safety at the Core of All We Do - Integrity in Every Decision and Action - Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors and Communities.
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