Senior Project Manager

Summary

Join Pax8's world-class Strategy & Operations team as a Senior Strategic Project Manager. You will play a crucial role in enhancing capabilities and fostering innovation through business governance, strategic operations, business intelligence, and corporate development. This position requires overseeing project development and execution, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring. You will work on complex problems, translate business strategies into functional plans, and identify opportunities for optimization. Pax8 offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Requirements

• At least seven (12) years of experience in project or program management or related experience
• B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects align with the organization’s leaders, the strategic objectives and drive results to the long-term goals
• Oversee the development and execution of the project plan including setting goals, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Make recommendations where needed to achieve objectives, operational excellence, and value
• Collaborate and lead Executive(s), Leadership teams or Steering Committee(s) to align strategic initiatives and escalations
• Identifying, building, and managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program success
• Dedication to understanding their business needs and meeting the needs of various stakeholders, delivering value, and ensuring satisfaction
• Works on complex problems where problems not clearly defined
• Translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution
• Engages in corporate development of methods, technique and valuation criteria for project, programs, and people
• Identifies potential risks and strategies to mitigate the potential impacts to projects
• Monitor project performance and make necessary adjustments to stay on track
• Provides regular updates to senior management/leadership around project progress, challenges, and successes
• Utilizing tools and methodology to track and report
• Perform value analysis, benefits analysis, oversee initiatives, and compliance
• Analyze market trends and identifying opportunities for the organization
• Identify where process improvements, new tools, or innovative technologies may be used to gain optimization and efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) certifications
• Familiar with a wide range of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Wrike, Jira, Confluence, Asana)
• Extensive experience in managing complex, long-range programs within dedicated portfolios, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control
• Proficient with a wide range of project management and/or process methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Lean, Kanban, Design Thinking, Waterfall) and tools, with a history of successfully delivering complex data management projects on time and within budget
• Strong leadership skills to lead and inspire project teams, provide strategic direction, and drive program success
• Ability to align program goals with overall business objectives, develop strategic plans, and make informed decisions to achieve desired outcomes
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, present program updates, and address challenges or issues
• Proficiency in identifying, engaging, and managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program alignment and success
• Skill in managing program budgets, financial resources, and cost control to ensure programs are delivered within financial constraints
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with programs to ensure successful delivery and minimize potential disruptions
• Strong team management skills to lead, motivate, and develop program teams, fostering collaboration, productivity, and high performance
• Capacity to make timely and informed decisions, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively to achieve program objectives
• Proficiency in analyzing complex problems, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions to address challenges and obstacles
• Experience in managing change within programs, including implementing change initiatives, facilitating organizational transitions, and overcoming resistance
• Understanding of quality management principles and practices to ensure program deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts within program teams or with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and maintaining positive relationships
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement within programs, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing enhancements to optimize program outcomes
• Dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of program stakeholders and customers, delivering value, and ensuring satisfaction

Benefits

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups