Esri

Sr. Project Manager

Esri$74K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing complex IT projects
  • In-depth knowledge of project management principles and practices
  • Skilled in leading agile, waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies
  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and negotiation abilities
  • Energetic and customer-focused with a hands-on approach
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-divisional project teams to deliver IT projects
  • Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project work plans
  • Coordinate project resources including vendors to meet deadlines
  • Monitor project health and provide status updates to stakeholders
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
  • Facilitate discussions among sponsors and stakeholders for project success
  • Contribute to the improvement of project management practices

Benefits

  • Industry-leading health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
  • Minimum of 80 hours of vacation leave
  • Twelve paid holidays annually
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
Overview

Join our dedicated team of project managers, leading strategic IT and enterprise projects for our Information Systems and Technology (IST) team at Esri. You will work closely with IST teams, business colleagues, and leaders across the organization to deliver IT projects that support Esri's goals. You will coordinate cross-team and cross-division efforts, develop, and maintain project timelines, track project progress, manage project risks, and effectively communicate with the project team and stakeholders.

Responsibilities
  • Lead cross-divisional project teams to successfully deliver Esri's strategic IT projects
  • Facilitate the clear definition of project scope, deliverables, milestones, and completion criteria to enable project success
  • Develop and manage project work plans (schedules, release plans, communication plans, RACIs, and more) and drive accountability within the project team
  • Coordinate internal and external project resources, including vendors, to support project activities and deadlines
  • Continuously monitor project health and clearly communicate project status updates to stakeholders
  • Guide project teams in identifying and mitigating risks to project success and lead teams in course correcting and resolving project issues
  • Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including with project team members, executives, colleagues, technical teams, and vendors
  • Act as a trusted intermediary, facilitating discussions with sponsors, key stakeholders, SMEs, management, and project team members
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the IST Project Management practice

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a project manager driving delivery and adoption of complex projects with information technology solutions
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and experience leading agile, waterfall, and hybrid projects
  • Superior attention to detail, strong reasoning and critical thinking skills, and a curious nature
  • Results oriented with a demonstrated track record of proactively establishing and following through on commitments
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills including clear communication, strong diplomacy, and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Be an energetic, customer-focused, technically savvy individual with a hands-on approach
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision to effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines
  • Strong decision-making and leadership capabilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Recommended Qualifications
  • PMP certification
  • Organizational change management experience
  • Experience and interest in project management, process development and governance
  • Experience using ServiceNow, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams
  • Master's degree in a related field

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Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$74,880-$150,280 USD

About Esri

Esri is a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California. Esri's software is used by governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations worldwide to analyze and visualize data in order to make better decisions. The company's flagship product, ArcGIS, is a powerful mapping and analytics platform that allows users to create, manage, and share geographic information. Esri has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and works to promote environmental stewardship and social equity through its products and services.
Learn more about Esri
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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