Senior Project Manager

Requisition Number: 99919 

Senior Project Manager

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing, directing, and overseeing the operations and administration of assigned projects and programs. The PM provides visible leadership, accountability and authority over high profile projects and programs delivered to Insight clients or internal leadership. The PM works independently and exhibits a high degree of initiative in resolving problems encountered and developing recommended solutions.

What you will do at Insight

•    Devotes 90% of time to leading and managing projects and programs. 10% of time to business development.
•    Visible, accountable leader who oversees the successful delivery of Insight projects and programs for Insight clients and helps develop new opportunities for future business.
•    Work with internal leadership to help drive best practices, standards, and methodology to the regional practices.
•    Ensures the change management process is utilized to maintain profitability and ensure customer satisfaction.
•    Lead projects relative to milestone completion while managing resource and financial budgets. 
•    Develop and implement complete project schedules to ensure the required dates are met.
•    Monitors and maintain client and internal project executive satisfaction by engaging in weekly or monthly status meetings. 
•    Assist Sales in business development activities to grow Insight Services business. 
•    Participates in and helps author Statements of Work (SOWs), responds to RFPs, as necessary.
•    Presents Insight’s Project Management and service capabilities to prospective clients.
•    Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to join Insight

•    Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
•    10 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the IT services, IT Operations, or professional services industry. 
•    PMP certification is required within 6 months of placement in PM role. 
•    Active PMI membership is desirable.
•    Must be able to generate and manage detailed project plans.  
•    Must be able to manage technical resources working on multiple projects seamlessly. 
•    Must be an excellent communicator - both written and oral. 
•    Must have excellent customer relationship management skills and ability to interface seamlessly with sales staff. 
•    Must be able to run project update meeting with both technical and non-technical attendees. 
•    Must possess leadership qualities and skills that motivate project team members to drive the project to a successful conclusion. 
•    Extensive experience in P&L responsibility for a technology services delivery team and proven success driving profitability and customer satisfaction required. 
•    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business/ professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations. 
•    Ability to author reports and/or business correspondence. 
•    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and other employees. 
•    Must be proficient in Microsoft tools including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Project Server, SharePoint Portal.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.