Job description
Vertex Dynamics is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex programs across multiple domains. You will partner with executives, product, engineering, and operations to drive delivery excellence, align stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes. This role offers a high-growth environment, competitive compensation, and a focus on work-life balance in a vibrant Austin community.
Responsibility
- Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time, within scope and budget.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, budgets, and risk registers.
- Partner with PMO to standardize processes, reporting, and governance across programs.
- Manage stakeholder communications, expectations, and change management activities.
- Monitor and control project finances, resources, and vendor contracts; track variances and drive corrective actions.
- Identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks; oversee issue resolution and contingency planning.
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance with regulatory and security requirements.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field; master's preferred.
- 5-8+ years of project management experience in technology, software, or product domains.
- PMP or PgMP certification preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
- Strong knowledge of PMBOK, Agile and Scrum frameworks; experience with Jira, MS Project, or similar tools.
- Proven track record delivering complex programs with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate with executives and influence outcomes; willingness to travel up to 10%.