Senior Project manager

Company: Aquent
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

This is a fully on-site opportunity in Seattle, WA.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide project management support for company projects involving coordination between various groups within and across divisions.
• Contribute to the success of the client by managing large and/or complex programs and projects according to established processes and procedures.
• Develop project plans, charters, and schedules that support customer needs.
• Work with customers and business units to define objectives, scope, and project deliverables.
• Negotiate with organizational management to obtain required project resources.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, and progress to ensure timely completion and achievement of project objectives.
• Communicate program and project status to participants and stakeholders through written reports and formal presentations.
• Manage programs and projects related to designing, developing, and implementing new systems and process improvements.
• Lead teams in project execution, ensuring adherence to established project management methodologies and standards.
• Ensure all program and project documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Organize meetings with various work teams to gather and disseminate information, plan and schedule tasks and resources, generate timelines, and foster consensus and commitment for deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external groups to ensure successful project completion.
• Identify and communicate unresolved problems or potential timeline issues, along with recommended corrective actions.
• Represent the division's project management organization to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and measuring project management best practices.
• Mentor other project managers.
• Prepare business cases and divisional documentation.
• Track project issues and risks.
• Provide consulting, coaching, and mentoring to other project managers as needed.
• Apply knowledge of organizational change management.
• Motivate team members by setting clear expectations and fostering a sense of purpose and energy.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager or equivalent.
• At least 3 years managing finance transformation projects or relevant finance systems and transformation experience.
• At least 3 years managing ERP projects and successful ERP system implementations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, PeopleSoft, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, including project management, system design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Experience in scope, schedule, budgeting, risk evaluation, quality, integration, staffing, and communication management.
• Experience managing large-scale or multiple medium-sized projects.
• Experience implementing process improvement and technology integration projects.
• Proven ability to work with customers to define tasks and integrate business processes and technology into solutions.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, practices, and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to build cross-functional, collaborative relationships.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects to completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop independent solutions.The target hiring compensation range for this role is $110 to $120 per hour, based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and location.#LI-MM3About Aquent Talent:Aquent Talent connects top talent in marketing, creative, and design with major brands.Our eligible talent enjoy benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, retirement plans with matching, and free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can grow and thrive.
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