Project Manager - Business Operations

We are looking for a Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. The individual will be responsible for leading programs with multiple, large, cross-functional projects that are closely related and aimed at achieving a single goal. These programs bear significant risk, benefits, or visibility and have a considerable impact on company operations. Responsibilities include:• Directing multiple, related projects or programs, including managing stakeholders, communications, and overall project progress against expectations.• Managing to quality, time, resource, and budget expectations.• Maintaining alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, recommending modifications to the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent.• Identifying and overseeing needed resources to meet program objectives.• Monitoring the status of specific project dependencies related to the overall project and incorporating such constraints into the overall plan.• Identifying and collaborating to resolve or mitigate risk and issues.• Managing project budget and resource allocation.• Ensuring the use of project management tools.• Mentoring and coaching less experienced Project Managers.Skills required include:• Proficiency in Atlassian Jira, Business operations, Formal Project Management, IT project management, Cross Functional Project Management, PMO - Project Management Office, Project Management, Full SDLC, SDLC - Software Development Life Cycle, Commercial Insurance, and Project Deadlines.• Expert knowledge of project management life cycle, tools, and processes.• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business plans into action.• Experience working with technology development processes.• Advanced skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution.• Leadership skills including demonstrated ability to influence others.• Strong knowledge of change management techniques and facilitation skills.• Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to influence others and communicate across all areas of the Company.• Ability to make decisions, use independent judgment, establish priorities, and work effectively on multiple initiatives concurrently.• Strong mental agility and analytical and conceptual thinking.