Senior IT Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• The Senior Project Manager role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality information systems-specific projects using Waterfall methodologies. As a mid-level professional with extensive knowledge and experience in project management principles and information systems leading practices, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of various information systems projects. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for identifying project requirements, setting project objectives, and identifying project DT stakeholders. They will work closely with key stakeholders across the organization, including technical teams, business teams, application programmers, and leaders. The incumbent will coordinate work performed by DT stakeholders by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments and will work with the team to implement new project management tools and techniques. This role requires expertise in project management and information system methodologies. The incumbent will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They will be responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary skills, resources, and support to successfully complete projects.

WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:

• Develop and maintain project management tasks for internal information systems-specific projects, including project planning, defining requirements, scheduling, tracking, and resource management tools​
• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring successful completion on schedule, within budget, and with high quality deliverables​
• Establish project scope by analyzing project requirements, setting project objectives, and identifying project stakeholders​
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and monitor project costs in order to ensure cost-effectiveness​
• Coordinate and track work performed by IT project team members to ensure completion on time and within budget
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, changes, and dependencies and escalate as required​
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide status updates to senior management, key stakeholders, and project sponsors including project status, budget, progress, risks, and scope​
• Develop and implement project quality control and quality assurance processes​
• Liaise with technical and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives​
• Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in project management methodologies, information systems, and technologies​

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.

This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office and the option for working remotely two days.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The
Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Education

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Project Management, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of project management or Information Technology
• Preferred
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), or CAPM

Skills and Experience

Knowledge & Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in project management with a focus on information systems (ideally involving network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, and/or PC deployment)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• In-depth knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience working on projects that utilize shared enterprise systems that follow different release schedules.
• Experience as a project manager on software development projects.
• PMP certification

Technical Skills

• Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology
• Project Management Methodology
• Project Management Tools
• Project Data Analysis & Insights
• Data Modeling
• Business Requirement Gathering & Documentation
• Demand and Capacity Planning
• Project Estimation and Budgeting

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

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