Strategy & Solutions Senior Project Manager

P.L. Marketing, Inc.

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategy and Solutions Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, high-visibility projects that deliver enhanced operational efficiency and enterprise-wide improvement. As a senior member of the Strategy and Solutions department, you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle—from scoping and planning through execution and delivery—ensuring initiatives are resourced appropriately, stakeholders are aligned, and outcomes are measured against organizational objectives. You will partner with leadership to shape project priorities, manage risks, and drive cross-functional collaboration. Your ability to provide strategic oversight, clear communication, and rigorous accountability is instrumental in unlocking the tools and resources needed to enhance data-driven decision-making across departments. This role will collaborate closely with other members of the Strategy and Solutions team and is focused on delivering projects with thorough documentation, proactive risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful adoption. Your contributions will help advance a technology-enabled, service-first culture across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 8 years of project management experience, including experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
Demonstrated experience with full project lifecycle management, from initiation through closure
Strong proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence at all levels, from senior executives to business users
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Highly motivated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, with occasional travel as needed
Must be able to: remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
have unlimited manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

PMP, CAPM, Agile or similar project management certification preferred
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Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scoping Lead project discovery and scoping sessions with stakeholders to define objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria
Develop comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures, resource requirements, milestones, and dependencies
Identify project constraints, assumptions, and risks during planning; develop mitigation strategies
Partner with leadership to prioritize projects and align initiatives with strategic business objectives
Project Execution & Delivery Drive day-to-day project execution, ensuring tasks are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to deliver project objectives
Monitor project progress against plans; identify variances and implement corrective actions
Manage project scope, proactively addressing scope changes through formal change control processes
Remove barriers and escalate issues appropriately to keep projects on track
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing clear and consistent communication
Prepare and deliver project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to leadership
Facilitate project meetings, including kick-offs, status updates, steering committee reviews, and retrospectives
Maintain a register of active and inactive projects and provide summary reporting as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment and engagement
Risk & Quality Management Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks; maintain risk registers and mitigation plans
Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and organizational compliance requirements
Conduct lessons learned sessions and apply insights to improve future project delivery
Ensure thorough project documentation, including requirements, decisions, and deliverables
Innovation, Adoption & Continuous Improvement Support the development and deployment of innovative tools for internal partners, including three sixty and Our Brands
Embrace and promote the use of new or existing technology to manage projects and provide visibility on project status
Collaborate with training partners to develop onboarding materials and ensure successful adoption of new solutions
Contribute to and help refine project management best practices, templates, and standards
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation