Senior Project Manager

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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

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

• 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
  

• 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