Job Description: Senior Project Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to support a global client's New Store Opening (NSO) program. This role is focused on PMO governance, execution oversight, and delivery standardization across multiple concurrent store rollout initiatives.

The engagement will be offshore, full-time, operating under a Time & Expense (T&E) model through the end of the year, with a strong likelihood of transitioning into a multi-year strategic partnership.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Governance & Oversight

Establish and enforce PMO governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
Ensure consistent execution methodology across all NSO projects
Drive adherence to project lifecycle, documentation, and compliance standards
Monitor project health through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadence

Project Delivery Management

Lead end-to-end project management for new store openings (planning to go-live)
Manage multiple concurrent NSO initiatives with strict timelines
Ensure delivery within scope, budget, and schedule constraints
Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies

Stakeholder Management

Act as a primary interface between client stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams
Provide executive-level reporting and status communication
Facilitate governance calls, steering committees, and escalation management

Coordination & Execution

Align cross-functional teams including IT, infrastructure, facilities, and operations
Coordinate with vendors for site readiness, deployment, and launch activities
Drive milestone tracking and accountability across all stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

Recommend and implement process improvements in NSO delivery
Contribute to standardization, templates, and reusable frameworks
Support transition toward a scalable, multi-year delivery model

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Project Management, with at least 5+ years in a Senior PM role
Strong experience in PMO governance and large-scale program delivery
Proven track record managing multi-site rollouts / retail store openings / infrastructure deployments
Expertise in project management methodologies (Waterfall / Agile / Hybrid)
Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent PM tools
Strong skills in risk management, reporting, and stakeholder communication
Experience working in global delivery / offshore engagement models

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Retail / New Store Opening (NSO) programs
PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certifications
Exposure to IT infrastructure, network deployments, or workplace technology rollouts
Experience supporting PMO transformation or governance setup