Principal, Project Management

Primary Responsibilities

• Work effectively with executive project sponsors and key stakeholders to manage multiple, strategic projects.
• Develop and maintain project charters including objectives, scope (in and out), resources, milestones, assumptions, benefits, project metrics/KPIs, financials (if applicable) and critical success criteria
• Develop and maintain project schedules with a focus on critical path activities and milestones.
• Manage project risks
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver projects on-time, within scope and on budget with high quality results
• Identify and assign project tasks based on the skill sets, experience, and strengths of project teams
• Continually monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery. Track, manage and resolve project issues as they arise throughout the project life cycle utilizing effective problem-solving methods
• Adhere to Project Management Institute (PMI) based project management processes and methodologies.
• Generate and present regular status updates for executive management.
• Drive project-related change management
• Develop, maintain, and execute against project communication plans including Kick-off Meetings, Project Team Meetings, Steering Committee Meetings and ad hoc project meetings as required.
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

Experience, Skills and Aptitudes

• Minimum 3+ years of project management experience managing cross-functional projects
• Experience partnering with executives on project planning and execution
• Experience working with Agile IT Development Teams
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills (written and oral)
• Able to work autonomously with minimal guidance
• Able to break down information in a systematic and consumable manner
• Bias for action and work comfortably with ambiguity
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal partners
• Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and task management tools
• Smartsheet experience preferred
• Demonstrated industry knowledge and applicable skillsets preferred

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or appropriate field required.
• PMP certification preferred