Senior Project Manager

Job Description: Senior Project Manager

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: Until End of Year, with High Likelihood of Extension

Preferred Location: Onsite/Hybrid in Buffalo, NY (3 days a week)

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in Buffalo, NY. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project management, with at least 10 years of experience, and possess a PMP certification. The role requires a hands-on, proactive individual who can effectively drive projects with minimal guidance and ensure the delivery of high-quality results. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Agile methodologies and have experience working with C-level project sponsors. Finance experience is highly desired.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and track project deliverables to ensure timely and successful project completion.
2. Deliver high-quality, detailed technical documentation of business requirements in conjunction with product, technical, and business teams, including workflow diagrams, GUI definitions, and screen mock-ups.
3. Develop a deep understanding of data models and database architecture for profitability management tools, and conduct comprehensive front-to-back analysis of workflows for the product.
4. Oversee the administration of documentation, including product development schedules, release schedules, bug tracking, user manuals, testing, and UAT.
5. Drive effective and impactful communication related to program activity, serving as a key point person for the product team and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure active management of ongoing issues, risks, and other pertinent activities.
6. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure their expectations are met, and ensure that team issues are elevated and addressed in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Senior-level Project Manager with 10+ years of project management experience.
• PMP Certified.
• Strong experience in Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience working with project sponsors, including C-level executives.
• Finance experience is highly desired.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.

If you meet the above qualifications and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in Buffalo, NY, we encourage you to apply.