Job Description
Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Phoenix, AZ / Hybrid (primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings required)
This primarily remote role requires a Senior Project Manager with at least 10 years of experience managing complex technology initiatives, including large enterprise software implementations. The ideal candidate is a certified Scrum Master who brings deep expertise in Agile/Scrum, experience with tools like Azure DevOps or Jira, and a strong record of leading teams and structuring work to deliver results. Candidates should have a background in ERP and CRM systems and be skilled in managing vendor relationships, coordinating technical teams, and integrating compliance requirements into project execution.
Your role:
- Lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex enterprise software projects on time, within scope and budget
- Guide and support a team of project managers on workstreams such as data conversion, system integration, infrastructure, and legacy system retirement
- Oversee Agile ceremonies and coach teams on Agile best practices to improve team maturity and delivery
- Track epics, user stories, bugs, and releases using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and security teams to align on system integrations and compliance
- Collaborate with external vendors to ensure contract terms and performance expectations are met
- Map and manage technical dependencies related to cloud services, security, and infrastructure
- Create and maintain project documents including charters, schedules, RACI charts, and lessons-learned reviews
- Ensure that risk management, security practices, and policy requirements are factored into every stage of project delivery
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to support change management and adoption of new technology
What you’ve got:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline
- At least 10 years of project management experience, with 3+ years using Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience managing major enterprise software deployments, particularly with ERP and CRM systems
- Skilled in building and organizing teams to deliver complex technical work
- Proficient with Azure DevOps, Jira, or other project management tools
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience working with external vendors and aligning deliverables with SLAs
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST and FedRAMP
- PMP or SAFe certification preferred
- Experience in public sector or other regulated environments preferred
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