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Senior Project Manager

Thomson Reuters
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

2900 Ames Crossing Road (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2025
Job Description: The Senior Project Manager will define, scope, initiate and manage large departmental projects with moderate to high risk while supporting business and program management staff. Typical scope of the projects will be greater than 6 months, involve more than 10 FTEs which are cross functional and be a project that is critical to the company meeting its objectives. Team members in a Project Manager role are expected to display core competencies such as Project Delivery, Financial Management, Risk Management, and Estimating and Planning. Expected expertise in each of these areas will vary based on job level About the Role: Defines, documents and executes projects of extreme high risk, complexity and visibility, actively participating in all phases of the project. Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Drafts feasibility studies, risk assessments and statements of work. May develop or assist in developing business cases for large projects with significant impact to company goals. Responsible for producing all typical project documentation - detailed project plans, work plans, schedules, project estimates, conversion schedules, resource plans and status reports. Determines project methodology. Defines project scope and objectives. Agrees scope and constraints to enable costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful completion of each project to be estimated. Has responsibility to ensure project deliverables are demonstrably fit for purpose. Gains commitments to ensure corrective actions are taken if costs, timescales or resources deviate from agreed tolerances. Manages the change control procedure gaining agreement for revisions to the project from project stakeholders and ensure full impact of significant changes are understood by project stakeholders. Ensures all parties are aware of project scope and milestones. Highlights divergence from that scope, and adjusts it where necessary to reflect changing circumstances, acts a communication liaison Ability to key project skills in Continuous Improvement and Lean skills About You You are a fit for the role of Senior Client Project Manage if you have/are: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (project management certification(s)highlypreferred). 7+ years of direct project management experience. Specialist, experienced professional with extensive knowledge and skills gained through wide-ranging experiences in a field that requires diverse practices or procedures. Recognized expert in their functional area or geography Deep knowledge of complex product, market and function in own area In-depth understanding of a Business Unit or function Works on issues of a diverse scope where analysis of situations requires skills and understanding of current industry trends Scope of Impact Leads significant projects, programs and business initiatives, demonstrating creativity and ingenuity Determines work priorities based on general direction from managers May manage budget for projects or programs within area * Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts and Business Unit strategy Provides specialist advice to middle and senior management to resolve complex issues. Strategic Planning & Decision Making Applies a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Anticipates customer needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions * Solves complex problems which may be multidisciplinary or require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors Makes decisions in non-routine situations applying considerable interpretative thinking Customer Focus (Relationships - Internal/External) Develops strong relationships and negotiates with key internal and external customers to identify future needs Communicates difficult and complex concepts effectively by altering communication style to the audience Gathers analyses and presents complex or sensitive information for discussion with more senior levels of management Influences others to adopt a point of view for ideas and initiatives Other Dimensions #LI-PK1 What's in it For You? You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through: Compensation: 2nd shift differential - $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential - $5.00 per hour, bonus plan Learning & Development:On-the-job coaching & learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs, tuition reimbursement Benefits:Comprehensive health coverage with benefits are effective day one, 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, 401(K) Perks:Social events & activities, 2 paid volunteer workdays a year, gym reimbursement, cell phone discounts Wellbeing:Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: company-wide Mental Health Days Off; Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing Purpose-Driven Work: We have a superpower that we've never talked about with as much pride as we should - we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact. In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $99,400 - $184,600. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we've been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world's most global news services - Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. Accessibility As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. 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