Senior IS Project Manager

About the job

SENIOR IS PROJECT MANAGER

MISSION

As a Senior IS Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and delivering complex IT programmes and projects across the organization. You will oversee the full project lifecycle - from initiation to closure - ensuring alignment with business strategy, organizational commitments, and operational objectives.

In this role, you will drive the successful implementation of solutions while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders across the organization.

ROLE

• Lead large/multiple projects simultaneously, adapting plans to prioritize initiatives and ensuring appropriate resources and governance structures are in place
• Gather and clarify requirements for complex, multi-dimensional projects, working closely with Business Sponsors to align on objectives, scope, and deliverables
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, balancing expectations and facilitating effective decision-making
• Provide leadership to project teams by guiding, motivating, and coordinating internal and external contributors, including cross-functional and remote teams
• Navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities, adjusting project plans when necessary to ensure successful delivery
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices within the IT department
• Provide expertise, mentoring, and coaching to other project managers
• Ensure compliance with IT project management standards, including proper documentation and governance processes
• Ensure proposed solutions are aligned with the enterprise architecture framework
• Define and monitor project budgets throughout all phases, ensuring alignment with the overall IT budget
• Identify project risks and potential issues, develop mitigation strategies, and manage escalation when required
• Ensure proper project closure, including transition to operational support where applicable