Principal Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate programs and interrelated workstreams throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

• Set clear outcomes, integrated planning, critical paths, dependencies, milestones, and decision-making points.

• Define and enhance delivery methodologies, organizational planning standards, and associated tools.

• Contribute to business transformation strategies and translate strategic objectives into delivery models, governance structures, and actionable roadmaps.

• Influence C-level executives and steering committees regarding program vision, success metrics, priorities, and investment decisions.

• Develop long-term client engagement strategies and serve as a trusted advisor.

• Establish reporting and governance standards for progress tracking, risk management, issues, finances, and decision-making.

• Implement RAID management and supervise portfolio risk.

• Formulate contingency strategies and escalate significant risks.

• Manage program budgets, optimize expenditures, and ensure transparency regarding program finances.

• Stay informed about Ensono Digital products and services while aligning client requirements with Ensono specialists.

• Lead and coordinate proposals and presales responses.

• Contribute to the Delivery Management competency strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Promote professional growth and spearhead mentoring programs.

• Experiment with new platforms, tools, and AI-driven methodologies to enhance delivery efficiency, collaboration, and client results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in leading enterprise technology delivery programs, software development projects, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Proven experience in delivering cloud transformations, application modernization, microservices, and enterprise platform projects.

• Strong grasp of SDLC practices, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, release management, and operational readiness.

• Proficient in Agile and traditional delivery frameworks.

• Advanced skills in Azure DevOps and Atlassian tools for project management.

• Demonstrated capability in managing project and program budgets, financial forecasting, profitability, and commercial performance.

• Experience in managing Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Managed Services contracts.

• Strong expertise in risk management, dependency management, and governance.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, and executive presentation abilities.

• Capacity to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on business outcomes.

• Experience in leading geographically diverse and cross-functional teams.

• Proven success in creating collaborative team environments and fostering accountability for results.

• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement scalable delivery practices.

• Commitment to mentorship, team development, and excellence in delivery.

• Smartsheet proficiency is preferred.

• Preferred: PMI PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Agile, Scrum Master, or relevant delivery certifications.

• Preferred: Experience in delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure and other public cloud platforms.

• Preferred: Background in consulting or professional services settings.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting pre-sales activities, statement-of-work development, and solution estimation.

• Preferred: Experience in establishing Delivery Management Centers of Excellence or organizational delivery frameworks.

• Preferred: Familiarity with AI-enabled delivery tools, automation platforms, and predictive delivery analytics.

• Preferred: Experience managing global delivery programs across various regions and time zones.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off.

• Three health plan options available.

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Coverage for dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Family Forming Benefit, including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.

• Paid parental and childbearing leave.

• Education Reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding options.

• Sabbatical leave available.

• Wellness program initiatives.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Option to work from home or in Ensono offices when not required on client sites.

• Annual bonus plan based on individual and company performance, subject to eligibility.

• Equity grant under the Associate Equity Appreciation Program, subject to eligibility.