Join our dedicated team of project managers, leading strategic IT and enterprise projects for our Information Systems and Technology (IST) team at Esri.
Key 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
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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Benefits & Perks
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.