Job Description

Centurion is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert – Project Manager (Senior SME-PM) to provide direct support for our client's Technology Optimization Program (TOP). This role will support a large-scale application development and optimization effort by partnering closely with business stakeholders and IT development teams. The Senior SME-PM will serve as a primary liaison between business users and technical teams, ensuring business needs are clearly understood, documented, and delivered through effective project planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between business users and IT development teams, translating business processes, workflows, and information needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Support existing enterprise applications and the configuration of new functionality on an enterprise-wide platform.
• Lead and support project planning activities, including scope definition, schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Facilitate requirements gathering using industry-standard techniques such as use cases, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams to refine backlogs, support sprint planning, and resolve requirements-related issues.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Apply risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Create, maintain, and manage comprehensive project documentation, including requirements, technical specifications, and user documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement and ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a senior project manager, preferably supporting application development or enterprise systems initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with business stakeholders and technical teams in complex environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Project & Requirements Management
• Proficiency in requirements gathering and documentation techniques (use cases, user stories, process flows).
• Experience with business process analysis and improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear technical requirements.
• Experience with both Agile and traditional (Waterfall) project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and mitigation strategies.

Technical & Tool Proficiency

• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience supporting Scrum teams.
• Familiarity with SQL for basic data querying and understanding database concepts.
• Proficiency with requirements and work management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Experience using version control or document management systems (e.g., Git, SharePoint) for documentation management.
• Proficiency with collaboration and communication tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting enterprise-wide platforms and large-scale application initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions and drive consensus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and user-facing documentation.