Senior IT Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Senior IT Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end project management process for information technology initiatives. This includes coordination, implementation, execution, and delivery of IT programs. From gathering business requirements to securing executive approval, through program execution and successful delivery, this role ensures project objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PMP certification is a strong plus.
• Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in technical project management or implementation.
  • 3+ years of experience in IT roles.
  • Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional projects successfully.
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level IT initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, cloud solutions, and SaaS implementations.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Deep understanding of various project management methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management tools, such as Asana, Jira, or Microsoft Project.
• Strong documentation and technical writing abilities.
• Expertise in training program creation and execution.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with executives and technical staff.
• Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and issue resolution skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Attributes:
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Thought leadership in design and technology, with a focus on emerging trends.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to evolving project needs.

Essential Functions: 

• Project Leadership:
• Manage complex IT projects, coordinating multiple teams across different locations and time zones.
• Plan and manage all project communications to ensure an effective exchange of information among internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead cross-project implementation efforts as needed.
• Ability to manage roles and responsibilities for technical projects
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and implement changes effectively.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and regular check-ins to maintain alignment and transparency on progress, risks and outcomes.
• Establish strong working relationships across technical and non-technical teams at all organizational levels.
• Planning and Execution:
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Conduct impact analyses against project scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Use extensive project management knowledge and tools to streamline execution.
• Implement and enforce change management protocols to minimize disruption.
• Monitor and report on deployment progress and success metrics.
• Problem-Solving:
• Proactively identify and resolve implementation challenges.
• Manage competing priorities to balance client needs and organizational goals.
• Documentation and Training:
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation, including charters, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for processes and systems.
• Develop and execute training programs to facilitate the successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Administrative Oversight:
• Handle administrative tasks related to deployments and implementations.
• Ensure adherence to timelines and budgets while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability within the project team.

Pay Rate: $160,000 - $185,000 per year 

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements..

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

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