Sr IT Project Manager

Overview

As a Senior Project Manager at MKS, you will partner with internal teams to lead complex, high-impact technology initiatives within the Office of the CIO. This role drives project strategy ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, and manages cross-functional teams to deliver results on time, within scope, and budget.

In addition to overseeing project execution, the Senior Project Manager mentors junior project managers, supports continuous improvement of PMO practices, and acts as a key liaison between stakeholders and leadership.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Leading complex, high-impact Server, Cloud & Networking projects involving multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
• Translating strategic objectives into detailed project plans with clear milestones and outcomes.
• Identifying resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks, dependencies, and issues across workstreams.
• Driving alignment between business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships and ensuring all financial trackers are accurate and updated on a monthly basis.
• Assessing change readiness and preparing plans for helping business stakeholders through change and adoption.
• Serving as primary point of contact for executive stakeholders and sponsors.
• Creating project artifacts and delivering reporting (project and/or sprint plans, status reports, stakeholder analysis, issues, risks and mitigation, training documentation, etc.).
• Ensuring appropriate transition from project-mode to steady-state with business and IT teams.
• Ensuring adherence to PMO governance, reporting, and quality standards.
• Mentoring junior project managers and supporting the evolution of project management practices.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing complex or cross-functional projects
• Project domain experience in Server, Cloud and Networking.
• Program-Level Coordination – Overseeing interrelated projects with shared goals
• Contract & Vendor Management – Managing third-party deliverables and contracts
• Advanced Financial Management – Lifecycle costing, ROI, and earned value management
• Change Management – Leading transitions, training, and adoption of new processes/tools
• PM Methodologies – Deep understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models
• Governance & Compliance – Ensuring alignment with policies, audits, and regulations
  
  

• PMP or CAPM certification preferred
• Service Now (Strategic Workplace Planning)