Senior Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Project Manager will act as a mentor to Project Managers and have the ability to take on complex Projects at ePlus strategic accounts
• Oversee, train, assist and develop the Project staff
• Run complex projects/programs from design and development to production
• Define requirements and plan project lifecycle deployment
• Work with Service Directors to define resource requirements and determine schedules for project implementation
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
• Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals and milestones
• Direct and oversee project engineering team and manage conflicts within group
• Perform team assessments and evaluations
• Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
• Hold regular status meetings with project team
• Demonstrate leadership to define requirements for project risk
• Work with Presales to develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for external services
• Manage and maintain technical and project documentation
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects and scope of projects
• Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
• Effectively apply ePlus methodology and enforce project standards
• Minimize exposure and risk on projects
• Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis
• Manage project budget
• Determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensure timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables for project
• Follow-up with clients regarding unpaid invoices, as necessary
• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margin, bill rates and utilization
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Assure legal project documents are completed and signed
• Identify business development and 'add-on' sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project
• Challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor
• Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that fosters client ties
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Technology or related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of project management or IT Management experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience coordinating and/supporting IT business processes
• Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills
• Expert Knowledge of PMBOK, Six Sigma
• Professional demeanor and good communication skills
• Understand revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections; make decisions accordingly

Nice to Have

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) or other best practices certification

Qualifications

• Educational background in Business, Engineering, Technology or related field
• Relevant professional certifications such as PMP

Benefits & Perks

• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave)
• Discretionary bonuses and commissions may be included in total compensation
• Base salary range between $105,000 and $145,000 annually, depending on factors