Project Manager III

Position Summary

As a Project Manager III, you will have a key role in assembling and managing project teams, overseeing project development, and driving project success through the application of project management methodology and tools. You will lead complex projects over their entire lifecycle, coordinating efforts across multiple teams, business units, and executive management to ensure an excellent business partner experience from a solutions, timing, and accuracy perspective.

A Project Manager III will use their expert negotiation skills to resolve problems and facilitate the achievement of outcomes and mentor other project managers within the organization. Their day-to-day responsibilities will include defining project tasks and activities, developing comprehensive plans that account for potentially interdependent activities, and independently reviewing project status and progress.

Key responsibilities also include planning, executing, and delivering key technology initiatives that are aligned with the strategic goals and priorities of the technology organization. Examples of projects include:

• Prioritizing and executing on AI taskforce and Innovation team initiatives.
• Initiatives to improve Tech interaction models, processes, and experiences.
• Consolidation and efficiency initiatives

About The Team

The Project Manager III will work closely with the CIO, the Technology Leadership team, impacted technical teams, and vendors to ensure the successful delivery of the technology initiatives. Our Enterprise Technology Operations (ETO) Project Management Team focuses on technology projects related to our enterprise infrastructure. You will get an opportunity to work on multiple large projects that span across infrastructure, network, systems, disaster recovery, and much more. You will get to work with Portfolio Managers, key business stakeholders, and skill resources to execute prioritized programs and projects to effectively implement key business strategies across the enterprise. We are a disciplined and often self-directed team, with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity to join an elite project management team in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Lastly, you will get hands on coaching and mentorship to expand your knowledge base and grow as a Tech Project Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and coordinates efforts across multiple teams and business units to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee project development and drive success using project management methodology and tools to ensure an excellent business partner experience.
• Define project tasks, activities, and comprehensive plans with interdependent activities, timelines, and assumptions.
• Review project status and progress independently.
• Use expert negotiation skills to resolve problems and facilitate outcomes.
• Mentor other project managers within the organization.

Primary Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical and business experience.
• 6-10 years of experience handling complex, multi-dimensional technical projects, with skills in project planning, delivery coordination, and risk management.
• Proven track record of successful project deliveries, demonstrating expertise in project management and facilitation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with creativity and latitude in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different departments, while managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative in coordinating activities across multiple teams and leading project teams towards successful outcomes.
• Proven experience in mentoring other project managers and team members.
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and/or JIRA.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members, including executives, managers, technology professionals, and subject matter experts.
• Experience in both Plan Driven and Agile Methodologies (including Scrum and Kanban).
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification, demonstrating expertise in project management methodologies.
• Proficient in information management and adept at using a wide range of project management tools, such as JIRA, Trello, Asana, and Smartsheet.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Zoom, Teams, and other productivity tools, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and effectiv