Senior Project Manager Role Overview
This senior project manager position is ideal for highly experienced professionals seeking a dynamic challenge. The role involves leading and managing projects across various geospatial information technology areas, collaborating with cross-functional teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and alignment with project goals.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Oversee the team's daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.
Project Management Skills:
The successful candidate will possess exceptional project management skills, including developing and executing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. They will also be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on application/software development, and own and facilitate project status meetings as needed.
Microsoft DevOps Project Management:
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps, particularly in managing user stories, epics, sprints, and Agile metrics such as burndown charts. They will also be able to facilitate daily stand-ups (scrums), sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives to ensure team collaboration and continuous improvement.
Business Analysis:
The role requires strong business analysis skills, including performing business analysis tasks on projects as needed, gathering requirements, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews. The candidate will also be able to ensure business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to technical teams.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Fluent English
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field
* Minimum of 8 years of IT Project Management experience in an Agile (Scrum) environment, with a strong focus on application/software development
* PMP certification is required
* Proven track record of managing teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps, particularly in managing user stories, epics, sprints, and Agile metrics such as burndown charts
* Ability to perform business analysis on projects, including requirements gathering and process documentation
* Experience managing project budgets of over $1M and delivering projects on time and within scope
* Hands-on experience overseeing all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment
* Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
* Strong organization skills and mindset
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
* 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