Senior It Project Manager

As a Senior Manager IT Projects at Wonderla, you will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of various technology initiatives. Working closely with the Vice President and cross-functional teams, you will ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of IT projects, from initiation through execution to closure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocations, and milestones to guide execution and measure progress.
• Collaborate with functional heads, web stack, POS, QA, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to gather requirements and define project scopes.
• Utilize appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
• Track and manage project deliverables, budgets, and timelines using project tracking tools; provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and issues early, develop mitigation plans, and take proactive measures to keep initiatives on track.
• Ensure consistent and clear communication with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and C-level executives.
• Excellent skills in presenting to executive leadership and clients, articulating project value, progress, and outcomes in a clear and impactful manner.
• Oversee quality assurance processes in collaboration with QA teams and ensure robust User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Build and nurture a high-performing team culture by mentoring team members, setting clear expectations, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Manage change control processes, including scope changes and re-baselining, while maintaining project integrity.
• Strong Organizational Change Management skills, enabling successful implementation of new processes and systems while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained and projects are executed in compliance with internal governance policies, including security, regulatory, and audit standards.

Requirements :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 6-10 years of hands-on experience in IT Project Management, with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale IT or software development projects.

• PMP certification is required. Additional credentials such as PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe Agilist are highly desirable.

• In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with practical experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello, or Asana.

• Solid knowledge of Enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity principles, and data governance practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships across cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.