Sr Project Manager- MSP
Location: Chicago, IL (local candidates only). Duration: Contract to hire.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of product innovation and launch initiatives. This role has overall responsibility for facilitating the planning and execution of primarily more complex innovation and renovation projects in terms of development, launch execution, and post-launch evaluation. The role will facilitate and manage the scoping, planning, and timing of any given project, and is responsible for leading project teams to successfully plan and execute projects. This will allow focus on execution, improved visibility to risks and issues, and will help establish a culture of discipline and excellence in execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product innovation, a deep understanding of cross-functional project management, and a passion for bringing innovative products to market.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee successful execution of product innovation and launch initiatives
- Facilitate planning and execution of complex innovation and renovation projects (development, launch execution, post-launch evaluation)
- Manage scoping, planning, and timing of projects
- Lead project teams to successfully plan and execute projects
- Improve visibility to risks and issues
- Establish a culture of discipline and excellence in execution
Requirements
- MSP (Managed Service Provider) experience required
- Proven track record in product innovation
- Deep understanding of cross-functional project management
- Competencies: Business Insight, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Drives Results, Manages Complexity, Organizational Savvy, Plans and Aligns
Qualifications
- PMP certification is a plus (nice to have)