Sr. Project Manager
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Overview:
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence, and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite marketplace for technology professionals to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organization with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business.
Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We embody Compassionate Candour by aiming to assist others with candid, actionable feedback. We Seek to Understand by being open, curious, and committed to learning. We believe in We Before Me, actively collaborating and seeking out diverse perspectives to ensure a win for Team Pax8. Our team takes pride in Do What You Say, taking ownership, honoring commitments, prioritizing, and delivering on promises. We encourage everyone to Light Up Learning by being brave and trying new ideas, embracing vulnerability, and sharing failures so everyone can learn. Finally, we are Driven by Passion, connecting personal passion to Pax8's mission, and remaining resilient in the face of adversity and uncertainty in pursuit of our goals.
At Pax8, we are passionate, creative, and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.
Position Summary:
As a Senior Strategic Project Manager , you will join a world-class Strategy & Operations (S&O) team composed of creative, passionate, collaborative, and innovative individuals. Our team plays a crucial role in the organization by enhancing capabilities and fostering innovation through business governance, strategic operations, business intelligence, and corporate development. We aim to create a competitive advantage and develop a roadmap to achieve short, mid, and long-term goals, driving success and growth at Pax8.
Essential Responsibilities:
Ensure projects align with the organization’s leaders, the strategic objectives and drive results to the long-term goals. Oversee the development and execution of the project plan including setting goals, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Make recommendations where needed to achieve objectives, operational excellence, and value.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate and lead Executive(s), Leadership teams or Steering Committee(s) to align strategic initiatives and escalations. Identifying, building, and managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program success. Dedication to understanding their business needs and meeting the needs of various stakeholders, delivering value, and ensuring satisfaction.
Works on complex problems where problems not clearly defined. Translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution. Engages in corporate development of methods, technique and valuation criteria for project, programs, and people. Identifies potential risks and strategies to mitigate the potential impacts to projects.
Monitor project performance and make necessary adjustments to stay on track. Provides regular updates to senior management/leadership around project progress, challenges, and successes. Utilizing tools and methodology to track and report.
Perform value analysis, benefits analysis, oversee initiatives, and compliance. Analyze market trends and identifying opportunities for the organization. Identify where process improvements, new tools, or innovative technologies may be used to gain optimization and efficiencies.
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
At least seven (12) years of experience in project or program management or related experience.
Familiar with a wide range of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Wrike, Jira, Confluence, Asana)
Extensive experience in managing complex, long-range programs within dedicated portfolios, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control. Proficient with a wide range of project management and/or process methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Lean, Kanban, Design Thinking, Waterfall) and tools, with a history of successfully delivering complex data management projects on time and within budget
Strong leadership skills to lead and inspire project teams, provide strategic direction, and drive program success.
Ability to align program goals with overall business objectives, develop strategic plans, and make informed decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, present program updates, and address challenges or issues.
Proficiency in identifying, engaging, and managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program alignment and success.
Skill in managing program budgets, financial resources, and cost control to ensure programs are delivered within financial constraints.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with programs to ensure successful delivery and minimize potential disruptions.
Strong team management skills to lead, motivate, and develop program teams, fostering collaboration, productivity, and high performance.
Capacity to make timely and informed decisions, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively to achieve program objectives.
Proficiency in analyzing complex problems, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions to address challenges and obstacles.
Experience in managing change within programs, including implementing change initiatives, facilitating organizational transitions, and overcoming resistance.
Understanding of quality management principles and practices to ensure program deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
Ability to identify and resolve conflicts within program teams or with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and maintaining positive relationships.
Commitment to driving continuous improvement within programs, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing enhancements to optimize program outcomes.
Dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of program stakeholders and customers, delivering value, and ensuring satisfaction.
Required Education & Certifications:
B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience
Master’s or PhD preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) certifications also preferred
Compensation:
Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $125,000 to $155,000, or more depending on experience.
Expected Closing Date:03/28/2025
About the job
Sr. Project Manager
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Management jobs
Overview:
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence, and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite marketplace for technology professionals to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organization with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business.
Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We embody Compassionate Candour by aiming to assist others with candid, actionable feedback. We Seek to Understand by being open, curious, and committed to learning. We believe in We Before Me, actively collaborating and seeking out diverse perspectives to ensure a win for Team Pax8. Our team takes pride in Do What You Say, taking ownership, honoring commitments, prioritizing, and delivering on promises. We encourage everyone to Light Up Learning by being brave and trying new ideas, embracing vulnerability, and sharing failures so everyone can learn. Finally, we are Driven by Passion, connecting personal passion to Pax8's mission, and remaining resilient in the face of adversity and uncertainty in pursuit of our goals.
At Pax8, we are passionate, creative, and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.
Position Summary:
As a Senior Strategic Project Manager , you will join a world-class Strategy & Operations (S&O) team composed of creative, passionate, collaborative, and innovative individuals. Our team plays a crucial role in the organization by enhancing capabilities and fostering innovation through business governance, strategic operations, business intelligence, and corporate development. We aim to create a competitive advantage and develop a roadmap to achieve short, mid, and long-term goals, driving success and growth at Pax8.
Essential Responsibilities:
Ensure projects align with the organization’s leaders, the strategic objectives and drive results to the long-term goals. Oversee the development and execution of the project plan including setting goals, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Make recommendations where needed to achieve objectives, operational excellence, and value.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate and lead Executive(s), Leadership teams or Steering Committee(s) to align strategic initiatives and escalations. Identifying, building, and managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program success. Dedication to understanding their business needs and meeting the needs of various stakeholders, delivering value, and ensuring satisfaction.
Works on complex problems where problems not clearly defined. Translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution. Engages in corporate development of methods, technique and valuation criteria for project, programs, and people. Identifies potential risks and strategies to mitigate the potential impacts to projects.
Monitor project performance and make necessary adjustments to stay on track. Provides regular updates to senior management/leadership around project progress, challenges, and successes. Utilizing tools and methodology to track and report.
Perform value analysis, benefits analysis, oversee initiatives, and compliance. Analyze market trends and identifying opportunities for the organization. Identify where process improvements, new tools, or innovative technologies may be used to gain optimization and efficiencies.
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
At least seven (12) years of experience in project or program management or related experience.
Familiar with a wide range of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Wrike, Jira, Confluence, Asana)
Extensive experience in managing complex, long-range programs within dedicated portfolios, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control. Proficient with a wide range of project management and/or process methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Lean, Kanban, Design Thinking, Waterfall) and tools, with a history of successfully delivering complex data management projects on time and within budget
Strong leadership skills to lead and inspire project teams, provide strategic direction, and drive program success.
Ability to align program goals with overall business objectives, develop strategic plans, and make informed decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, present program updates, and address challenges or issues.
Proficiency in identifying, engaging, and managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program alignment and success.
Skill in managing program budgets, financial resources, and cost control to ensure programs are delivered within financial constraints.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with programs to ensure successful delivery and minimize potential disruptions.
Strong team management skills to lead, motivate, and develop program teams, fostering collaboration, productivity, and high performance.
Capacity to make timely and informed decisions, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively to achieve program objectives.
Proficiency in analyzing complex problems, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions to address challenges and obstacles.
Experience in managing change within programs, including implementing change initiatives, facilitating organizational transitions, and overcoming resistance.
Understanding of quality management principles and practices to ensure program deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
Ability to identify and resolve conflicts within program teams or with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and maintaining positive relationships.
Commitment to driving continuous improvement within programs, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing enhancements to optimize program outcomes.
Dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of program stakeholders and customers, delivering value, and ensuring satisfaction.
Required Education & Certifications:
B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience
Master’s or PhD preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) certifications also preferred
Compensation:
Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $125,000 to $155,000, or more depending on experience.
Expected Closing Date:03/28/2025