Our client, a global leader in the on-line education industry, is embarking on a major technology transformation/refresh and is seeking expert IT consulting professionals to join their expanding IT organization immediately.

Currently they have an opening for Sr. Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager will be a member of the IT Portfolio and Project Management Office (PMO) and will report to a Senior Member (Program Manager) in the PMO.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

·         Manage all aspects of multiple projects of medium complexity for the respective lines of business from inception/concept (business case/roadmap) through delivery.

·         Lead the overall project, not just the IT portion

·         Lead projects in a transparent and productive way, applying standard project management practice

·         Develop the project's key objectives, scope, success criteria and communicate them effectively across the project team

·         Plan, schedule, and track project deliverables and milestones using Microsoft Project

·         Conduct user acceptance testing

·         Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholder's in a timely and clear fashion

·         Coordinate with the respective lines of business to develop and enhance tools and applications that will help the stakeholders meet their business objectives

·         Manage project resources from other groups and/or 3rd parties in a matrix environment

·         Communicate formally and informally through existing forums to stakeholders at all levels, including senior management

·         Ensure projects are delivered on-time/on budget and exceeding stakeholders expectations

·         Lead project meetings with a broad cross functional team to communicate the status of various projects, discuss issues/risks, and understand the impact of any changes to business requirements

Required education and experience:

·         Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related discipline

·         8+ years as a Project/Program Manager or comparably responsible position in a mid-to large-sized Information Technology department.

Preferred education and experience:

·         Advanced Degree

·         Formalized project management training and certifications (CAPM or PMP)

·         Business analysis training and certifications

·         Quality assurance training and certifications

·         Commercial work experience in any of the following environments:

o        Web-based applications, ERP, Retail or E-tail, CRM, Infrastructure;

·         A strong technical aptitude and/or experience (e.g. working knowledge of database table structures, development tools, architecture, telecommunications, etc.)