About This Role:
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Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage projects with teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts in the geospatial information technology area.
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About You:
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* You will possess outstanding client communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, and PMP certification.
* You will have hands-on experience managing projects through Microsoft DevOps, focusing on the effective organization and tracking of user stories, epics, sprints, and other Agile artifacts.
* You will be able to perform business analysis as needed, ensuring that projects align with business and technical objectives.
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Key Responsibilities:
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As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
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* Leading and managing cross-functional teams, including Technical Architects, Developers, QA, and Business Analysts, ensuring high performance and alignment with project goals.
* Providing mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Overseeing the team's daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.
* Developing, maintaining, and executing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
* Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on application/software development.
* Owning and facilitating project status meetings, adjusting project targets and schedules as needed.
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Microsoft DevOps Project Management:
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* You will manage and configure sprints, backlogs, and work items within Microsoft DevOps to ensure project transparency and alignment with Agile methodologies.
* You will track and manage user stories and epics, ensuring they are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with project goals.
* You will facilitate daily stand-ups (scrums), sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives to ensure team collaboration and continuous improvement.
* You will monitor and manage burndown charts and other Agile metrics to track project progress and ensure timely delivery.
* You will collaborate with team members to ensure DevOps practices support efficient project execution and align with client needs.
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Business Analysis:
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* You will perform business analysis tasks on projects as needed, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews.
* You will ensure business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to technical teams.
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Client Engagement:
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* You will serve as clients' primary point of contact, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
* You will communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to clients and stakeholders.
* You will ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects that meet or exceed their requirements.
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Technical Oversight:
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* You will collaborate with Technical Architects to ensure project designs align with business objectives and technical standards.
* You will review and approve technical and business documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
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Quality Assurance & Risk Management:
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* You will implement quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet the required standards.
* You will identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive solutions to potential challenges.
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Required Skills & Experience:
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* You must have Fluent English.
* You must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
* You must have at least 8 years of IT Project Management experience in an Agile (Scrum) environment, with a strong focus on application/software development.
* You must have PMP certification.
* You must have a proven track record of managing teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts.
* You must have hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps, particularly in managing user stories, epics, sprints, and Agile metrics such as burndown charts.
* You must be able to perform business analysis on projects, including requirements gathering and process documentation.
* You must have experience managing project budgets of over $1M and delivering projects on time and within scope.
* You must have hands-on experience overseeing all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment.
* You must have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* You must have strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
* You must have strong organization skills and mindset.
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Desired Skills & Qualifications:
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* Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is highly desirable.
* Experience with geospatial technologies is a plus.
* Previous experience in a consulting role or possessing a consultative mindset.
* Prior hands-on development or coding experience is a plus.
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Other:
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* The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
* The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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Type of Contract: PJ
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Location: 100% Remote
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Long-term