Senior Project Manager

Company: Conduent
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

About ConduentThrough our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them.You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day. Job DescriptionWhy Conduent:You'll have an opportunity to work on innovative technology while being surrounded by a culture that recognizes each person's contributions. Each day you'll feel challenged and know you are making a difference. At Conduent, we believe everything touches everything -and to that end we value our work and each other in the process, making it an award-winning place to work. In 2021, we won Best Places to Work, Best Global Culture and Best HR Team.You have an opportunity to personally and professionally thrive, make a difference, and be part of a culture where individuality and participation is valued.Seeking a Senior Project Manager to be responsible for the overall direction, planning, coordination, execution, monitor, control, and successful delivery of infrastructure implementation projects. This candidate is a seasoned project leader who has strong business and infrastructure acumen, adopts company and inter-department best practices and policies with the ability to work independently with general guidance from management. Candidate must produce high quality work as we are looking to raise our project delivery excellence to the next level. Exemplary planning, organization, problem analysis, project management and presentation skills are a must. Candidate must be able to work at a detail level to identify and manage issues and risks to closure, including root cause identification and development of mitigation strategies and solutions. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with management effectively and openly, raising issues and risks as early as possible while presenting potential resolutions as well as speaking to the health and status of the project. The candidate must be able to manage sub-vendor and client relationships with regards to the project.You will be a member of a premier technology Project Management Office (PMO) that is dedicated to the success of the client and the company, aligned with project management best practices, and committed to continuous improvement for the team as well as for the individual.This is a wonderful opportunity to make your mark and be valued overall for your contributions.We need someone who can:

• Be proactive in all areas of their job and be able to command a project (drive accountability of project resources, provide direction, clear obstacles, stay ahead of potential risks).
• Build and lead cross-functional teams
• Consistently deliver projects on time and on budget
• Communicate project scope, goals, and responsibilities to project teams
• Establish clear stakeholder expectations
• Solve complex problems that require critical thinking
• Adhere to stringent reporting requirements
• Monitor performance in project control activities
• Identify project risks and develop solid mitigation plans
• Communicate effectively and is accustomed to engaging with senior business and technology leadersBasic Qualifications for Consideration:
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of IT project management experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in stakeholder management
  • Minimum 3 years' experience managing infrastructure projects
  • Advanced experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, MS Project Online, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI)
  • Ability to communicate highly technical problems and solutions at all levels from engineer to executives
  • Ability to influence, negotiate and inspire others
  • Excellent organization, planning skills, and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills including experience speaking to technical and business audiences and writingPreferred Qualifications for Consideration:
    • PMP CertificationThe Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers to disclose the following information. If the successful applicant will be required to perform work from a physical site outside Colorado, the following information may not apply. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation or sick time. For Colorado considerations only the estimated salary range is $101,640/year - $132,000/year. ClosingConduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by clicking on the following link, completing the accommodation request form, and submitting the request by using the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form. For those using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox please download the form first: . You may also .At Conduent, we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. Under our current protocols, we do not require vaccination against COVID for most of our US jobs, but may require you to provide your COVID vaccination status, where legally permissible.

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