Project Manager (IT) Senior

Veterans Sourcing Group

Saint Paul, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Budgeting, Certified ScrumMaster, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Delivery Management, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Establish Priorities, Financial Management, Forecasting, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Windows Azure, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Product Management, Project Control, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, RAID Storage, Reporting Dashboards, Resource Management, Risk Management, ScrumMaster, Status Reports, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Saint Paul, MN
POSTED
8 days ago

Project Manager

Pay Rate: $70.00 Per Hour
Duration: Contract to Hire
Location: 7755 3rd Street North Oakdale, MN 55128

Work Arrangement: Hybrid –3 days onsite, with the remaining days remote.
Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local time) (Flexible).

Role Summary:

The Senior Project Manager leads large, high-impact, cross-functional projects and may oversee multiple concurrent initiatives. This role is responsible not only for delivery excellence, but also for mentoring other project managers, influencing enterprise stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in project delivery practices.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead large-scale, complex, or strategically important projects across multiple business units.
  • Own end-to-end accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business outcomes.
  • Provide leadership across cross-functional teams, vendors, and delivery partners.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, issues, and key decision-making.
  • Partner with senior leaders to clarify priorities, resolve conflicts, and ensure strategic alignment.
  • Develop executive-level status reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
  • Coach and mentor both junior and experienced project managers.
  • Drive the adoption and continuous improvement of VMO standards, metrics, and delivery frameworks.
  • Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation discussions.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8–10+ years of progressive project management experience.
  • Proven success delivering enterprise-scale projects within regulated or complex business environments.
  • Strong expertise in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Advanced financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls experience.
  • Strong conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
  • Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.

Preferred Certifications

  • Project Management Professional ( PMP)
  • SAFe Certification
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Agile Coach Certification

Required Skills

Project & Delivery Management

  • Project Management
  • Agile Delivery
  • Agile Product Management
  • Agile and/or Waterfall Delivery Methodologies
  • Azure DevOps
  • Jira
  • Microsoft Project
  • RAID Management
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Management & Forecasting
  • Data-Driven Project Controls

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Accountability
  • Internal Stakeholder Engagement
  • Managing Stakeholder Expectations
  • Conflict Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Facilitating Discussions
  • Leadership Across Cross-Functional Teams

Communication & Executive Reporting

  • Business Communications
  • Executive Presentations
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Document Organization
  • Interpersonal Communication

Core Competencies

  • Detail-Oriented
  • Strategic Planning
  • Executive Influence
  • Portfolio Planning & Prioritization
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Continuous Process Improvement

About the Company

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Veterans Sourcing Group