Senior Projects Manager

Senior Project ManagerLocation: Stamford, CTPosition Type: Full-time, ExemptEncompass is a global technology services company focused on supporting broadcast, cable and digital leaders. We design, implement and operate reliable video solutions that capture, process and deliver our clients' video content from any source, in any format, to any destination in the most efficient manner possible.Job DescriptionThis role will be responsible for the end-to-end project management of client projects, internal programs, service requests and change orders - ranging from small enhancements on existing services to the large-scale deployment of new services and onboarding of new clients. As part of the global PMO, the Senior Project Manager will be working with clients and colleagues across multiple regions, managing the delivery of projects across Encompass' full ranges of products and services.Principle Responsibilities:Managing multiple projects across clients, disciplines and regionsFollowing the Encompass PMO framework, tools and processes to ensure that projects are documented and tracked consistentlyIdentification of potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. Ensuring appropriate escalation measures are taken when necessaryDeveloping detailed project plans, defining scope, setting timelines, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budgetOwning the project plan and ensuring consistent communication of statusManaging defined project budgets, ensuring the correct allocation of spendForecasting capital spend of active projects across fiscal yearDefine stakeholder groups, ensure level of communication is agreed and maintain consistent internal and external communicationWork with Solutions Architect and Engineering Leads to ensure the translation of high-level design to low level design through to executionBy working with Solutions team and Product Management, ensure the delivery is in alignment with the Encompass global technical strategyExcellent client relations management - relied upon to communicate status of a portfolio of projects for multiple clientsWork collaboratively with the Project Management Office to ensure correct allocation of resource and learnings are appliedOverall performance tracking against the agreed baselined project plan, budget and scope, ensuring any projected deviations are reported and approved by the relevant key stakeholdersLead Project Team to ensure:definition of customer requirements clarity of roles and responsibilitiesdocumentation of detailed design and planningprocurement of resources and equipmentaccurate budget and time trackingcommunication of project plan, scope and timeline for executiongood workload management, time management and transparent task prioritization rigorous change controlmonitoring and reporting in placecreation and execution of test plans in conjunction with operations and engineering support departmentregular status reports for management, charting progress to plansingle point of ownership for issues impacting projectRequirementsEducational Level/Qualifications desired:Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience Holds or is working towards a recognized professional Project Management certification (APM/Prince II or PMP) Experience/Knowledge:Demonstrable experience with large, client focused delivery projects within a broadcast/technology environmentGood understanding of Project Management frameworks and methodologies Experience using and administering Atlassian tools (Confluence and Jira) would be advantageousExperience using and administering Smart sheets would be advantageousPersonal Skills required:Strong leader and team player Enthusiastic and Proactive approach - 'can do' attitude Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Accomplished stakeholder managementAbility to think laterally and holistically for the businessStrong eye for detail Demonstrable leadership skillsStrong personal integrity Highly disciplined with good personal organization and time managementBeing technically astute and inquisitive may be beneficialSelf-motivated and able to deliver without supervisionWorks well in high pressurized environmentsEncompass Digital Media is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/Disability/Veteran