The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Orlando, FL

Role Description

• Lead project management for department initiatives, covering all project phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout.
• Serve as Agile/ScrumMaster, facilitating ceremonies and progress using Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall as appropriate.
• Oversee analytical and IT product development, ensuring risk mitigation and proper documentation.
• Develop and improve PMO standards, tools, processes, and governance; manage related financial and operational activities.
• Monitor project budgets and prepare project financial forecasts.
• Communicate proactively with project teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Facilitate meetings and present project status and outcomes clearly.
• Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years managing large-scale projects from feasibility to deployment.
• 3+ years leading analytical software development teams; strong understanding of SDLC.
• Experience as ScrumMaster in hybrid environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and mentor others.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must have Bachelor’s degree in a technical or analytical field (or equivalent).
• Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience.
• PMP or Certified ScrumMaster.
• Consulting experience and Disney business knowledge.
• Familiarity with travel/hospitality industry and analytics in statistics, engineering, marketing, sales, or revenue management.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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