Lead multiple concurrent technical projects and enterprise programs from initiation to close. Translate business objectives into project plans, manage scope/schedule/budgets/risks, drive cross-functional accountability, mature PMO capabilities, create reporting and governance, mentor project managers, and ensure projects deliver measurable business outcomes.
LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.
If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting-edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.
- Lead multiple concurrent projects and programs from initiation through close.
- Translate business objectives into executable project plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, risks, and resource requirements.
- Drive accountability and maintain momentum across cross-functional teams.
- Anticipate bottlenecks and proactively resolve issues before they impact delivery.
- Demonstrate ability to continuously improve project management standards, tools, templates, and methodologies.
- Develop & maintain executive dashboards, reporting mechanisms, and governance frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and execution quality.
- Build strong partnerships with executive leadership and functional teams.
- Facilitate alignment across cross functional teams.
- Provide clear, concise communication to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Escalate critical risks and drive timely decisions.
- Serve as a change agent throughout the organization.
- Maintain rigorous project plans and ensure commitments are met.
- Monitor timelines, budgets, dependencies, and quality metrics.
- Lead project meetings, steering committees, and executive status reviews.
- Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and resource constraints.
- Ensure projects deliver measurable business outcomes rather than simply completing activities.
- Influence without direct authority and foster collaboration across teams.
- Mentor project managers and team members on best practices.
- Promote a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement.
- Encourage transparency, problem-solving, and ownership.
- Support organizational change initiatives and adoption efforts.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy, high-volume environment.
- Can juggle competing priorities without losing focus.
- Is comfortable with ambiguity and constant change.
- Brings structure to chaos and drives execution.
- Has exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrates urgency, resilience, and sound judgment.
- Is equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.
- Maintains composure and delivers results under pressure.
- 8+ years of project management experience (minimum of 5 years in a technical role or environment)
- Technical fluency to speak the language of project teams
- PMP certification (will consider candidates in motion to obtain certification)
- Leadership of complex, enterprise-wide initiatives
- Experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans and reporting.
- Experience managing multiple projects of varying priorities simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and PMO practices.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Ability to rapidly ramp into technical teams, absorb complex discussions, and turn conversations into well-defined project plans.
- Experience with project/program management, governance, and reporting. (Portfolio management is a plus)
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Advanced proficiency with project management tools.
- Strong background in building detailed & complex project plans
- Show a high degree of coachability, self-awareness, and learning agility, with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Experience building or maturing PMO capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Experience implementing process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience building and maintaining PPM tools, workflows and processes.
- Strategic and Tactical Thinking
- Project and Program Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Executive Communication
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous Improvement
- Influence and Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Resource Planning
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability and Resilience
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a technical hands-on project manager who thrives under pressure, excels in ambiguity, and can simultaneously drive multiple high-priority projects while exhibiting discipline, structure, and accountability.
The Senior Project Manager partners with leaders and teams to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact. Beyond project delivery, this individual will help mature PMO capabilities, improve processes, and create operational rigor that enables business success. The right person is structured, coachable, resilient, direct, collaborative, and comfortable driving accountability in an environment where priorities move quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership
PMO and Process Excellence
Stakeholder Management
Execution and Delivery
Leadership and Team Development
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Core Competencies
With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.
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