Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Pay rate: $49 - $64.8/hr.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Zip Code: 94304
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #PaloAltoJobs; #ProjectManagerjobs;

Job Description:
We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level
initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale software
implementations (such as SAP), driving digital transformations in finance or technical
operations, and leading high-performing cross-functional teams. This role requires a strategic
thinker who can bridge the gap between technical execution and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities
* Program Ownership: Lead end-to-end program lifecycles, from initial concept and
scope definition to implementation and post-launch evaluation.
* SAP & Enterprise Implementation: Develop and manage comprehensive program
plans for large-scale systems like SAP, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are met
and risks are mitigated.
* Agile Leadership: Drive Scaled Agile Project Management by overseeing multiple
scrum teams, handling Scrum of Scrums (SoS), and facilitating sprint planning and
execution.
* Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Engage with executives and department heads
while overseeing relationships with third-party implementation partners to ensure
delivery against agreed terms.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Build custom dashboards in tools like Jira to track
project health and metrics.
* Financial & Resource Planning: Manage project budgets, monitor milestones, and
conduct meticulous capacity planning and velocity analysis to maintain team dynamics.
* Process Optimization: Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities at
the enterprise level to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Experience: Minimum of 8 years in project or program management, with significant
experience in large-scale digital transformations.
* Methodologies: Expert knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and SAFe frameworks.
* Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and SAFe Product Owner/Product
Manager (POPM) required.
* Technical Proficiency: * Management Tools: Jira, Smartsheets, Lucidcharts,
Confluence, and ServiceNow (SNOW).

Data & Analytics: SQL, Tableau, and basic familiarity with Big Data
technologies (Spark, Scala, Python, Hadoop).
ERP/IT: Deep familiarity with SAP implementation and the Software
Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

* Education: MBA or equivalent Master"s degree preferred (e.g., Human-Computer
Interaction or Marketing Management).

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