Sr. Project Manager

 Sr. Project Manager   

PURPOSE: 

Responsible to oversee and guide project teams through project initiation to project close, ensuring the teams follow organizational best practices. The Project Manager will serve as the overall project owner, guiding and motivating project teams, facilitating meetings and decision-making processes, and eliminating team impediments. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Own overall schedule, budget, and deliverables for assigned project(s) 
• Use waterfall and/or agile methodologies and practices to plan, manage and deliver technology solutions, as defined by the project scope/SOW. 
• Schedule and facilitate project events and ceremonies. 
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning. 
• Plan and organize project deliverables, goals and milestones. 
• Liaison with stakeholders such as clients, end users, vendors and project personnel regarding defining and documenting project requirements and processes. 
• Monitor and report project progress, issues and risk to internal and external executive sponsors and stakeholders. 
• Assist in owning and executing change management processes. 
• Guide project teams through go-live and warranty phases. 
• Provide ongoing and post-project evaluations/retrospectives. 
• Ensure knowledge transfer or project to appropriate support teams. 
• Partner with various IT management teams to ensure appropriate prioritization and resource allocation of projects. 
• Own prioritization processes for assigned projects against overall enterprise backlog to ensure teams are focused on highest value work. 

• Train, mentor and support other project managers and project teams to follow PMO best practices. 

MINIMUM SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required, degree in Information Technology, Communications or related field preferred. 
• 4+ years of experience managing IT projects using Waterfall, Agile and/or hybrid methodologies.  
• Proven expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban or Lean) and familiarity with traditional project management practices (Waterfall, PMBOK). 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral, written, and presentation formats is essential.  
• Aptitude to accept complex assignments, analyze and prioritize problems, execute tasks, motivate others and have some fun! 

PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE 

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or PMP Certification preferred. 
• Experience with ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, and/or other project management tools. 

At Ascend Technologies we firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only fundamental values but also powerful drivers of innovation, growth, and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. 

CORE VALUES 

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have the willingness and ability to demonstrate Ascend core values:   

• Committed to Client Success: Our actions and our words always align with the best interest of the client. 
• One Team: We work collaboratively to overcome challenges with humility and respect and do what it takes to find innovative solutions. 
• Integrity: We are unquestionably committed to doing the right thing even when it is hard. 
• Accountability: We hold ourselves and each other accountable for keeping our commitments to our clients, our communities, and one another. 
• Transparency: We create open lines of communication with each other and our clients, fostering relationships founded on candor and trust. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

Must be able to sit, stand, and bend for the duration of shift. The position is mainly sitting, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, such as laptop, server equipment, and, driving to the work site to meet with client(s). 
Salary Expectations: $105,000 - $115,000
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. The range is intended to reflect our commitment to attracting top talent, and the final offer will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's previous experience, expertise in the field, relevant certifications, and the specific requirements of the role. In addition, internal equity, market trends, and geographic location may also influence the final salary.
 
Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, flexible time off (FTO), and professional development opportunities. We are open to discussing compensation and benefits further during the interview process to ensure alignment with the candidate’s expectations and experience.