Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will lead the entire microservices transformation project, manage resources, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication. This role requires expertise in managing large-scale software transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, and resources (1012 FTE team)
• Develop and maintain project plan, schedule, and resource allocation
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies across 5 phases
• Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and stakeholder meetings
• Coordinate between Solution Architect, Tech Leads, and development teams
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status to executive leadership
• Ensure adherence to project methodology (Agile/Scrum) and best practices
• Manage change requests, scope changes, and impact analysis
• Track project progress, metrics, KPIs, and report on project health
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and external dependencies
• Ensure quality deliverables, code reviews, and testing standards are met
• Manage project documentation, knowledge management, and handover processes
• Facilitate conflict resolution and team collaboration
• Ensure project compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational policies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Experience: 8+ years of project management experience with at least 3 years managing large-scale software projects
• Methodology: Expert-level knowledge of Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid methodologies
• Tools: Expert-level knowledge of project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence)
• Budget: Strong budget management, cost estimation, and financial analysis skills
• Risk Management: Expert-level risk management, issue tracking, and mitigation strategies
• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills
• Leadership: Strong leadership, team management, and conflict resolution skills
• Technical: Strong understanding of software development, .NET, microservices, and cloud technologies
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or similar project management certifications

Preferred Skills

• Experience with microservices transformation projects
• Experience with .NET Framework to .NET 8 migration projects
• Experience with insurance or financial services domain
• Experience managing 10+ person development teams
• Experience with distributed/remote teams