The Business Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of business projects. They work closely with the project sponsor to ensure that the project meets the business objectives and is within the agreed upon budget. The Business Project Manager is also responsible for ensuring that the project team has the necessary resources and skills to complete the project.
Primary Responsibilities
- Bolster the team’s efforts in organizational adoption of new project management tools, systems, and processes
- Support the team’s complex, cross-functional project initiatives, including comprehensive planning, resourcing, execution support, risk mitigation and tracking
- Establish and manage alignment to program goals, scope, and KPIs
- Proactively identify potential program risks and coordinate with stakeholders to mitigate
- Develop and support the automation of team tools and systems, improving internal program management efficiency and scalability
- Develop and refine data-driven analysis of programs and other initiatives, including costs, progress, and forecasts
- Work closely with project teams and provide succinct and essential project reporting and recommendations for executive leadership
- Collaborate within a matrix of project and functional managers, driving strategic alignment and commitment, adapting to shifting priorities as necessary
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; able to collaborate and motivate diverse teams
- Ability to lead change management and champion new business standards
- Proven experience in managing complex projects, leading project teams, and ensuring quality delivery
- Confidence and poise necessary to conduct consistent stakeholder communication and reporting, including executive-level conversations
- Robust planning, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
- Capable of clearly and concisely articulating complex concepts to a range of audiences, from C-suite to users of different departments
- Excellent eye for detail, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Skill set to evaluate complex sets of data and draw insights as applicable
- Financial and forecasting skills are a plus
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a business management-related major
- 3 to 5 years of project management or related experience in a dynamic, multinational firm
- Experience in the high-tech industry, especially in software/SaaS
