Sr. Technical Project Manager (Onsite, IN)

Allied Solutions - Batavia, IL

Full-time - Senior

Batavia, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing large-scale projects that are critical to the company's strategic objectives. This role involves managing project scope, schedule, and resources while mentoring junior team members and enhancing the capabilities of the Project Management Office (PMO). The Senior Project Manager ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule and resources for large projects (60%)
• Understand project scope and objectives, coordinating activities among team members
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and cost control by creating estimates and baselines
• Identify project risks and opportunities
• Manage deliverables and team member expectations
• Identify and escalate issues in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain project budget
• Develop and present recommendations to project sponsors
• Communicate project status to the PMO, senior management, and other stakeholders
• Prepare project documentation files
• Expand and maintain PMO's capabilities and service offerings (25%)
• Explore and study new tools and practices for project management methodology
• Create new approaches for project management as situations demand
• Inspire project teams to deliver best-in-class solutions and challenge the status quo
• Evaluate the readiness of project teams and recommend related training
• Create and conduct trainings if necessary
• Mentor and coach project managers (15%)
• Mentor and provide guidance to other project management team members
• May supervise activities of project managers within PMO, including performance evaluation and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required
• 8 - 10 years related work experience
• Provide leadership for other PMO team members

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• 100% company-paid life and disability coverage
• 401k options with company match
• Three weeks PTO by the end of the first year
• Career growth opportunities
• Learning and development resources