Senior Project Manager in Saint Paul

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Job Description

Requirements (Skills)

Technical Skills

• Strong experience managing IT infrastructure, network, and security projects
• Hands-on exposure to “Keep the Lights On” initiatives (patching, lifecycle management, certifications)
• Experience leading Infrastructure-as-Code efforts (preferably Terraform)
• Proficiency in Waterfall and Agile project methodologies
• Skilled in project tracking and reporting using PM tools (MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub)
• Ability to coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and cross-functional partners
• Competency in project budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
• Strong background in risk/issue identification, mitigation, and lifecycle tracking
• Ability to drive process improvements and support PMO methodology refinement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level updates
• Proven track record of managing multi-division collaboration efforts

Soft Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach junior project managers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead change management and conflict resolution
• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization abilities
• Adaptability to hybrid work environments (remote + onsite)

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 9+ years managing multiple IT/business projects (degree substitutions allowed)
• 2+ years in a lead role working with cross-division stakeholders
• Required tool experience:
• MS Project (2+ years)
• Azure DevOps (1+ year)
• Jira (1+ year)
• GitHub (1+ year)

Desired Skills

• Experience with PPM platforms
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
• Networking and infrastructure fundamentals
• Understanding of ITIL and cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)

Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Create project charters, schedules, work plans, and execution roadmaps
• Define project scope, deliverables, and timelines using Agile and Waterfall methods
• Track progress and ensure projects remain within approved baselines
• Manage vendor coordination and internal resource alignment
• Maintain detailed project documentation and reporting

Team Leadership

• Lead project teams and support/mentor junior project managers
• Foster a collaborative and productive environment across PMO and technical teams
• Ensure clarity on roles, responsibilities, and delivery expectations
• Oversee change management efforts and manage resolution of team conflicts

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors and executives
• Deliver consistent updates on progress, risks, issues, and decisions needed
• Align project outcomes with broader business goals

Risk, Issue, Budget & Resource Management

• Identify, evaluate, and manage risks and issues with mitigation strategies
• Monitor performance metrics and adjust plans as needed
• Develop and oversee project budgets
• Manage demand, allocate resources, and maintain capacity plans

Transformation & Process Improvement

• Lead organizational change activities to ensure adoption and operational readiness
• Support PMO improvement efforts and contribute to evolving methodologies
• Stay current with industry trends to improve project delivery standards

Other

• Participate in onsite work at least one day per week (St. Paul, MN)
• Attend required in-person interviews when scheduled

Certifications

Required

• PMP or PgMP
• CSM or SAFe Agile certification

Desired

• CompTIA Security+
• CCNP (Cisco)
• PCNSE (Palo Alto) or CISSP
• Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Additional certifications in cybersecurity, networking, ITIL, Azure, or AWS

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