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/Hybrid.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops communication plan to provide continuous communication to the project team members, customers, and project sponsors regarding the status of the project.(25% time)
• Identifies resources needed to complete work and collaborates with resource manager(s) to assemble appropriate skills/teams and resources. Manages issues, risks, and changes using appropriate and agreed upon processes and tools established within the Project Management Office. (10% time)
• Determines the project schedules, identifies the critical path and potential risks. Effectively applies the delivery methodology and scheduling standards and enforces them with the project teams. Leads Project Team to maintain project work plans and drafts required deliverables. (15% time)
• Facilitates/participates in project reviews and retrospectives, provides information for audits, status reports, and Executive Review meetings. (10% time)
• Forecasts, manages, and reports on project financials, planned and actual project schedule, and resources utilization. Understands basic revenues models and cost to completion projections making decisions accordingly. (15% time)
• Manages development and processing of funding documentation to meet finance and PMO requirements and process. Works with Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Team to prepare RFPs, MSAs & SOWs. (15% time)
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and PMO onboarding activities. (5% time)
• Performs other duties as needed (5% time)
• Develops communication plan to provide continuous communication to the project team members, customers, and project sponsors regarding the status of the project.(25% time)
• Identifies resources needed to complete work and collaborates with resource manager(s) to assemble appropriate skills/teams and resources. Manages issues, risks, and changes using appropriate and agreed upon processes and tools established within the Project Management Office. (10% time)

skills & requirements

• Please look for candidates with proven experience as a PM in a corporate environment, with at least 5-7 years of PM experience in my opinion.
• Candidates with demonstrated experience leading large-scale and strategic initiatives.
• They should demonstrate PM experience delivering major enterprise applications, mobile-digital products, or large-scale in-house technology solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are a must, including experience interacting with senior leadership
• My team plays a dual-facing role. PMs bridges business and technical execution. PMs should have the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders / executive sponsors and engineering teams.
• Technical PMs would not qualify for this role (i.e. Infrastructure PMs, technical PMs, or PMs managing only technical teams as software leads or Scrum Masters).

• Preferred PMP and/or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership capabilities, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with and influence clients, team members, management and external groups.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the business/client environment and systems, connectivity and application technological alternatives.
• Strong general business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of project management life cycle and systems development lifecycle (i.e. Iterative, Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of project management tools, techniques and practices.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver all phases of complex assignments.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and planning ability.
• Ability to interact with senior management.
• Understands basic revenue models and cost to completion projections making decisions accordingly
• Process improvement
• Master level of proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, (i.e. Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Understanding of various technologies including, applications, databases, networking, telecommunications and connectivity, and security and compliance.
• Basic familiarity with Clarity or other Portfolio/Program Management Software
• 5+ years of experience in a Project Management role with a background in team development.
• 5+ years in an information technology capacity with understanding of various technologies including, applications, databases, networking, telecommunications and connectivity.

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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