Senior Manager Project Management

The Senior Project Manager leads major strategic initiatives and builds a continuous improvement culture that supports efficient and effective execution of projects while ensuring they align with LRS' strategic goals.  This role will oversee enterprise-wide and cross-functional projects as well as mentor project managers. 

 

Reports to:

Director of Project Management 

 

• Lead and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of project management tools and templates.
• Manage project budgets and resources across multiple projects.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues at a strategic level.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure project alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and outcomes.
• Lead project retrospectives and identify opportunities for organizational learning.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned. 

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, team management, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and project lifecycle experience.
• Must have a continuous improvement mindset with strong change management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 7 years in a project management role, with at least 3 years in a senior role. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CCSM) or other relevant certifications preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. 
• Regularly required to talk and hear, both in person and by phone or web meetings. 
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 
• Ability to read and interpret data on a computer screen or printed documents. 
• Work is performed in a typical office environment with moderate noise levels, in a climate-controlled environment with heating and air conditioning.  
• Potential for remote work or hybrid work arrangement. 
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds. 

 

Travel Required:

 

Some travel may be required, approximately 5% of the time for meetings at LRS sites, networking events, project meetings, etc.