Senior Project Manager

Team Sparq is committed to creating high-quality tech careers while helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journey. We are committed to being an inclusive workplace, maintaining a culture of equitable, diverse employment and advancement company-wide.

This opportunity will be in a hybrid work environment on our client site

C2C is not available

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why you will enjoy Mondays again:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment
• Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement
• Continuous development through training, mentorship and certification programs
• Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment
• Hybrid work environment on client site
• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
• Tuition reimbursement

A Day in the Life:

• Full-Lifecycle Project Oversight
  Plan, coordinate, and manage all phases of moderate- to highly-complex projects—from discovery and planning through closeout—using standardized project management tools and methodologies.
• Scope & Change Management
  Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine project scope; update and communicate work plans to reflect approved change requests.
• Risk, Dependency & Issue Tracking
  Identify cross-project dependencies, anticipate risks and issues, and manage escalation paths to ensure timely resolution.
• Communication & Reporting
  Create and deliver clear, timely communications and status reports to project teams, stakeholders, and executives—providing read-outs on progress, dependencies, and decision points.
• Financial Management
  Track and manage project financials, including baselines, burn rates, actuals, estimates-to-complete (ETC), forecasts, variance analysis, invoicing, and time tracking.
• Resource & Vendor Coordination
  Partner with IT managers to secure and delegate resources; monitor vendor deliverables and accountability, escalating when necessary.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
  Lead QA audits, enforce quality-control practices, conduct interim and post-project reviews, and document lessons learned.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
  Foster a collaborative team environment, share timely feedback, and informally coach less-senior members to drive goal attainment.

What it takes:

• Deep familiarity with project management frameworks, tools, and best practices for planning, tracking, and delivering complex initiatives.
• Ability to interpret project data, financial metrics, and stakeholder inputs to make data-driven decisions and recommendations.
• Proficiency in crafting both formal and informal content, active listening, and presenting insights to varied audiences, including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated capability to build trust, delegate effectively, and motivate cross-functional teams; mentor junior staff.
• Strong track record of anticipating challenges, managing risks, enforcing QA processes, and continuously improving project workflows.
• Experience securing project resources, optimizing utilization, and holding vendors accountable for deliverables.
• Meticulous attention to detail; creative thinker who proposes enhancements and innovative solutions under changing conditions.
• Enthusiasm for change, a proactive mindset for recommending process improvements, and the ability to source unique information to solve complex problems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, milit