Overview:
Lead and manage complex, high-value projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget while maintaining quality standards and stakeholder satisfaction.
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
Create and maintain detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and project schedules
Establish project governance framework and decision-making processes
Align project objectives with organizational strategic goals
Lead cross-functional teams members across multiple departments/locations
Monitor project progress and performance against established KPIs and success metrics
Manage project budget, ensuring cost optimization
Implement and oversee change management processes
Ensure quality assurance and compliance with organizational standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within project delivery methodology
Serve as primary point of contact for assigned project-related communications
Manage relationships with C-level executives, clients, and external partners
Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and provide executive-level status reports
Negotiate project scope, timelines, and resources with internal and external stakeholders
Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts diplomatically
Present project updates to board members and senior leadership
Build, mentor, and motivate high-performing project teams
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
Identify skill gaps and coordinate training initiatives
Foster collaborative team environment and resolve team conflicts
Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability
Support career development of junior project managers and team leads
Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize project risks
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Escalate critical issues to senior management with recommended solutions
Maintain comprehensive risk and issue logs with regular updates
Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned
Forecast and allocate resources across multiple projects
Optimize resource utilization to maximize efficiency
Coordinate with functional managers for resource assignments
Manage vendor relationships and third-party contractors
Oversee procurement processes for project-related goods and services
Develop and manage project budgets with full P&L responsibility
Track and report financial performance including burn rate and ROI
Approve project expenditures within delegated authority limits
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
Support business case development for new initiatives
Champion project management best practices and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
Standardize project management processes and templates
Implement and maintain project management tools and systems
Drive adoption of new technologies and innovative approaches
Contribute to organizational PM maturity improvement
Create comprehensive project documentation including charters, plans, and closure reports
Maintain accurate project records in project management systems
Generate regular status reports, dashboards, and metrics for senior leadership
Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory documentation requirements
Develop and present business cases and project proposals
Participate in portfolio planning and prioritization discussions
Contribute to organizational strategic planning initiatives
Identify new business opportunities through project insights
Support pre-sales activities and proposal development for strategic accounts
Mentor and develop junior project management talent
Project delivery success rate (on-time, on-budget, on-scope)
Stakeholder satisfaction scores
Team engagement and retention rates
Budget variance and cost savings achieved
Quality metrics and defect rates
Process improvement implementations