Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Photon is a company focused on guiding complex, large-scale projects. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams, manage significant budgets, and ensure project alignment with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project charters and detailed project plans that define scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements
• Establish and manage the project budget, including cost estimation, variance tracking, and financial reporting to stakeholders
• Direct the procurement and allocation of project resources, including personnel, vendors, and equipment, to ensure project objectives are met
• Implement a continuous risk management process to identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks and issues
• Define and enforce quality standards for all project deliverables, conducting regular reviews to ensure outcomes align with requirements
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project teams and stakeholders to resolve conflicts and address critical issues
• Lead the hiring, training, and performance management of project team members, providing coaching and mentorship to junior staff
• Oversee the formal project closure process, including final deliverable acceptance, documentation archiving, and a post-mortem analysis to identify lessons learned

Skills

• A Senior Project Manager typically possesses a bachelor's degree, often in fields such as business, finance, marketing, or a related discipline
• To reach the level of a Senior Project Manager, a candidate generally needs between five and ten years of experience in project management
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity is also a common requirement
• A Senior Project Manager uses advanced financial analysis to develop precise budget projections and spending models
• This skill involves navigating the complex and often competing interests of executives, clients, and team members
• This involves using sophisticated techniques to quantify the potential impact of various risks on project timelines and budgets
• This is the ability to align project objectives with the organization's broader strategic goals
• A Senior Project Manager actively develops the skills and careers of their team members
• This skill focuses on distilling complex project information into clear, concise, and impactful updates for senior leadership
• In some cases, a graduate degree may be preferred
• Coursework and degrees in computer science, software engineering, or other technical fields can also be advantageous, depending on the industry

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Variable pay/incentives
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

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