| Sr Project Manager (Hybrid) Spartanburg, SC==USC only at Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA |
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http://bit.ly/4ey8w48 https://jobs.nvoids.com/job_details.jsp?id=2082696&uid= Job Title: Sr Project Manager ( Hybrid) Duration: 6+ Months Contract to hire Interview mode: Phone and Skype ( Locals only) Visa: USC only Experience level: 12+ years Hybrid, 3 days in office Mandatory This Sr PM will directly report to Director of Engineering. There are five areas she is looking for in such a candidate. 1. Strong Leadership and Team Management Skills The Senior PM should be able to motivate, guide, and inspire their team while ensuring that everyone works towards a common goal. This includes delegating tasks, providing feedback, and ensuring high team morale. 2. Expert Knowledge of Project Management Methodologies The Senior PM should be proficient in methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches. The ability to choose the best methodology for the project and apply it efficiently is critical. 3. Exceptional Communication Skills The PM must communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, team members, and other departments. This includes providing clear project updates, addressing concerns promptly, and negotiating project scope and timelines. 4. Risk Management and Problem-Solving Capabilities Senior PMs must identify potential risks early in the project lifecycle and have strategies to mitigate them. This includes being proactive and adapting plans when unforeseen challenges arise. 5. Budgeting and Resource Management Expertise She didn"t mention this artifact, but I believe it is important. The Senior PM is responsible for managing the project budget, ensuring that resources (human, technological, financial) are allocated efficiently, and ensuring the project stays within budget. Here are some additional insights of what to look for in a candidate Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving - Look for candidates who can demonstrate how they"ve aligned projects with business objectives and handled complex challenges. They should share examples of how they"ve anticipated risks and developed mitigation strategies before problems escalate. Advanced Stakeholder Management - The best Senior PMs excel at managing up, down, and across organizations. Seek evidence of successfully managing difficult stakeholders, navigating politics, and building strong relationships across departments and seniority levels. Leadership and Team Development - They should have experience leading diverse teams, including managing other project managers. Look for stories about how they"ve mentored junior PMs, built high-performing teams, and handled challenging personnel situations. Financial and Resource Management - Strong candidates should understand portfolio management, resource optimization, and budget control. They should be able to discuss specific examples of managing large budgets and making tough trade-off decisions. Change Management and Communication - Seek evidence of successfully implementing organizational change, establishing new processes, and effectively communicating complex information to different audiences. Potential Red Flags: A history of projects that consistently run over budget or behind schedule without clear explanations or lessons learned. Inability to provide specific examples of how they"ve handled project crises or conflicts. Focusing solely on technical skills while showing weak interpersonal abilities. Pattern of short tenures at companies without clear progression in responsibility. Resistant to adopting new methodologies or tools, showing lack of adaptability. Learning Qualities to Look For: Evidence of continuous professional development through certifications, training, or self-directed learning. Experience with implementing new project management methodologies or tools. Ability to learn from failures and adjust approaches accordingly. Track record of coaching others and sharing knowledge across the organization. Curiosity about emerging industry trends and best practices Keywords: information technology Sr Project Manager (Hybrid) Spartanburg, SC==USC only [email protected] http://bit.ly/4ey8w48 https://jobs.nvoids.com/job_details.jsp?id=2082696&uid= |
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