[Remote] Senior Project Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. System One is a leader in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable value, while managing cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects across cross-functional teams from concept through delivery
- Develop clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables aligned with business objectives and measurable business value
- Drive project execution by coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring accountability
- Maintain focus on outcomes and business value, not just task completion
- Ensure project/program deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget
- Direct and coordinate work plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
- Identify, communicate, and resolve cross-organizational issues that may impede project/program success
- Mentor and guide team members to support effective project/program execution
- Lead projects within an Agile delivery environment, including iterative planning and sprint execution
- Work closely with product owners, technical leads, and development teams to align backlog priorities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage work items, track progress, and monitor delivery metrics
- Ensure backlog grooming, sprint planning, and task tracking are maintained in Azure DevOps
- Analyze project challenges, dependencies, and constraints to determine the most effective path forward
- Anticipate risks early and develop mitigation strategies
- Challenge assumptions and ask questions that clarify objectives and improve outcomes
- Make sound, data-informed decisions when navigating ambiguity or competing priorities
- Serve as the central coordination point between project teams, leadership, and stakeholders
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment and transparency
- Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions clearly
- Facilitate productive discussions that drive consensus and forward momentum
Skills
- 15+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs in a large enterprise or federal government environment, including at least 5 years in the Agile world and 5 years in traditional waterfall delivery
- Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog management and work tracking
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- PMP and CSM or SAFE SM certifications
- Experience working with enterprise technology or digital delivery teams
- Experience managing complex multi-team initiatives
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans
- Participation in a 401(k) plan
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