Senior IS Project Manager

Step into a pivotal role with a leading organization that is actively transforming the delivery of essential services through innovative technology. We are proud to partner with Aquent to discover a highly skilled and dynamic Project Manager who is passionate about driving meaningful change and making a tangible impact. This is your opportunity to lead diverse and complex technological initiatives across various functional areas within Information Technology, directly contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and improving lives. You will be instrumental in shaping strategic outcomes, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation, playing a key role in our mission to leverage technology for organizational success and community benefit.

About the Opportunity

This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects across various functional areas within Information Technology, ensuring their successful planning and execution. You will be instrumental in shaping strategic outcomes, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation, making a tangible impact on critical operations and overall organizational success. This is your chance to lead significant projects that directly enhance the delivery of essential services, playing a key role in the organization's mission to improve lives through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage medium to complex projects across diverse functional areas within Information Technology, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and key artifacts, driving projects from initiation to successful completion.
• Actively coordinate all project activities, assign tasks to team members, manage vendor relationships, and monitor progress to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Anticipate, identify, and proactively address potential risks and issues, developing and implementing solutions with limited supervision.
• Facilitate strong team collaboration, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment that encourages collective achievement of project goals.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders, understanding their interests, anticipating resistance, and building strong, trust-based relationships.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project information and documentation using standard tools and platforms.
• Develop and manage comprehensive communication plans, adapting methods to effectively convey messages and provide regular project status reports.
• Assess existing practices, identify areas for optimization, and lead initiatives to establish standardization that enhances project execution and promotes efficient collaboration.
• Mentor junior project managers, sharing insights, explaining concepts, and providing guidance on methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Apply various project methodologies appropriately to different scenarios, demonstrating adaptability and expertise.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience managing diverse and complex projects within Information Technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for various audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including fostering team collaboration and resolving conflicts.
• Proficiency in change management principles and practices.
• High emotional intelligence to navigate team dynamics and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Solid business and financial acumen, including budget management expertise.
• Experience in vendor management and coordination.
• In-depth understanding and practical application of various project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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