Senior Project Manager

As a DH Sr. IT Project Manager, you will proactively and creatively plan, direct, and manage the activities of assigned IT project(s) using DH IT PMO Methodology to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the project's scope, time frame and budget parameters.

1. Demonstrate initiative, self-direction and independence to manage assigned large, IT strategic projects from inception through completion. This includes managing initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling project status, change control, resource plans, go-live, closure, and post-live optimization project phases and tasks using IT PMO methodology and Tools such as Smartsheet, Excel, Word, OneNote, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
2. Proactively lead and communicate with onsite and virtual project teams, collaboratively working as a liaison to plan and coordinate activities and fostering effective communication with both operations and technical staff to ensure mutual understanding. Effectively present information both verbal and in writing, in large team and group settings. Additionally, manage communication with vendors as needed.
3. Plan and conduct Executive-level Steering meetings and develop communications including but not limited to creating executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports.
4. Demonstrate initiative through active and appropriate participation, and consulting with cross functional teams to develop and maintain Strategic Project Portfolio Plans, Milestones, Project Dashboards, Charter/Scope Documents, Timelines, Risks, Actions, Issues, Decision logs, Stakeholder Registers, Resource Plans, Communication Plans, Budgets, and Forecasting and all project deliverables as required for each project.
5. Conduct regular project status meetings by developing agendas and topics according to the project plan and project requirements. Develop and distribute meeting minutes in a timely manner, ensuring effective communication and documentation.
6. Develop and manage risk assessment and mitigation plans with project teams, and present them to all levels of management and Sponsors.
7. Coordinate the design and development of Project sites using SharePoint and Smartsheet Project Workspaces and Deliverables. Additionally, perform administrative and support tasks for SharePoint, Smartsheet and Resource Management for assigned projects, designing and build Smartsheet workspaces, blueprints, and project management workflow solutions.
8. Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support to PM's using PM Tools (Smartsheet, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote, and SharePoint).
9. Independently manage workload, and exercise initiative to learn new skills to improve performance and efficiency for Project Management support and services, including updating and maintaining the DH IT PMO Project Methodology & Training material as assigned.
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• A PMP PMI certification with a Bachelor's degree or PMP certification preferred (obtain within 1 year) with a Master's Degree in Project Management.
• 5 years of project management experience and 5 years IT experience managing large, complex projects. Deep knowledge of Project Management methodology. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and work both independently and on teams.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, documentation, and presentation skills, be self-directed, flexible, and have excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must be skilled in the use of project management software, including use of MS Project, Smartsheet or equivalent, SharePoint, OneNote, Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must know Project Management principles and methodology.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification