Job Overview
This position is responsible for the management of mid-to-large projects and initiatives that deliver solutions and services for T-Mobile's Compensation Strategy team supporting Retail Channels. The Sr. Project Manager works closely with the project sponsor, compensation operations, IT, senior leadership, and various cross-functional teams to define project parameters and develop detailed project plans and documentation. Core work includes meeting facilitation, formal project updates, business requirements documentation, project plans, and project schedules. This role translates customer requirements into specific plans and tasks using knowledge of T-Mobile systems and SDLC methodologies, and ensures proper conduct, documentation, and communication of all assigned project deliverables.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate cross-functional group workshops to deliver requirements, assess new projects/initiatives, and evaluate progress of current initiatives
• Translate project requirements into objectives and tasks; manage task assignments to project resources; report on and manage project scope throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and status reports
• Interface with all areas affected by the project, including end users, service organizations, cross-functional groups, and implementation partners
• Review project deliverables for accuracy; keep management informed of issues affecting project status and recommend solutions
• Ensure satisfactory handoff and transfer of custody upon project completion; close all project documentation and archive appropriate records
• Research business problems and provide resolution recommendations to management
• Create and support standards, processes, and procedures necessary to produce team deliverables
• Develop lessons learned documentation
• Present project updates and findings to small, mid-size, and large audiences, including senior and executive leadership
• Serve as liaison between all functional groups; manage issues and escalate to management as necessary
• Bridge the gap between technology and business operations to support effective organizational decision-making

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience
  OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience
  OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
• 5+ years of formal project management experience, including management of mid-to-large cross-functional projects
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio
• Demonstrated application of PMI principles and methodology on delivered projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively - in writing and verbally - to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
• Demonstrated ability to identify project-impacting issues, develop mitigation strategies, and implement solutions
• Familiarity with accounting practices relevant to project management, including budgeting, invoicing, purchase orders, and accounts payable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in compensation operations, incentive compensation, or retail channel commissions environments
• Familiarity with compensation management platforms (e.g., Varicent, SAP Commissions, Xactly, Callidus)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid SDLC methodologies in a technology-driven environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Budget Management (Required)
• Communication (Required)
• Project Controls (Required)
• Project Management (Required)
• Project Planning (Required)
• Relationship Building (Required)
• Risk Assessments (Required)
• Risk Management (Required)
• Stakeholder Management (Required)
• Vendor Management (Required)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) (Preferred)

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $83,100 - $149,900

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ362408¶dox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!