Sr. Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager (Sr.

PM) is responsible for facilitating software development and other IT projects for enterprise initiatives throughout the life cycle of each project.

This includes scoping, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, procurement, execution, training, and close-out phases of the project.

Leads cross-functional teams and communicates with business partners to achieve project success and implementation.

Depending on the initiative, Sr.

PM may analyze business logic and processes to create detailed specifications and documentation, including the understanding of processes related to the systems used.

Other duties as assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Responsible for leading project teams and managing activities associated with projects that affect multiple functional areas, both in scope and impact
• Working with end users to comprehend and document business processes and procedures and develop system requirement specifications.

  Gathers business requirements and may produce documents such as Business Requirements Document, Use Cases, UI Mockups, Functional Specifications, and Test Plans.

• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders on software solutions by analyzing requirements, including various levels of leadership; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities.

  Define and document system features and enhancements to address business needs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, quality assurance, production support, and account teams to provide direction on business process considerations, systems analysis, design, development, testing and deployment
• Responsible for leading full life-cycle software development and vendor product implementations.
• Creates & maintains project budgets, schedules, and business/client expectations.

  The PM may lead multiple projects and also work with outside vendors or clients.

• Responsible for status meetings, requirements gathering sessions, risk management evaluations, change requests and all project documentation
• Negotiates project scope, cost, and schedule to satisfy multiple priority projects with available resources.

  The PM should have a good understanding of the business and various technologies in order to set direction for the business and technical aspects of various projects

• Proficient in Agile development methodologies, self-reliant in using project tools and the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at a time.
• Works closely with the Technology Portfolio Manager as it relates to their initiatives in the overall Portfolio.
• Directs and coordinates multiple projects and related activities of cross-functional project personnel (up to 5-10 staff) to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE:

• BS in IT, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum Experience required:
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years of project management experience; and
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of Business Analyst experience.
  • Hardware and/or Digital Distribution experience.
• Credentials:
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Must be able to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
  • Must have a clear understanding of the Project Management processes, strategies and methods.

    Knowledge of Six Sigma and Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies to process improvement initiatives preferred

  • Communication—the individual must be able to effectively communicate with business and technology stakeholders and facilitate communication within cross-functional teams; is able to interact and communicate with customers as well as individuals at all levels of the organization; has excellent written and verbal communication .
  • Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

    Possesses strong business acumen and broad project knowledge; will analyze application requirements and plan strategies for training, testing, support and reporting.

  • Documentation—the individual has the demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately document processes and procedures at an executive level.

    Demonstrated ability to write business requirements, use cases, functional specifications.

  • Outstanding organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects
  • Acute attention to detail

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY:

• Position affords access to confidential or proprietary information

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast-paced office environment

ScanSource, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer