Sr. Project Manager - PMO

Job Summary:Mercer is deploying cloud-based solutions for government entities and requires an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex projects with a strong emphasis on PMO governance and cloud solution deployment. The candidate must have a proven track record of managing broad-scale initiatives, ensuring project success through governance, standardized methodologies, and stakeholder collaboration.Key Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality delivery.Develop and maintain risk plans, resource schedules, cost projections, assumptions, and dependencies.Adjust and communicate scope changes while mitigating project risks.Maintain effective stakeholder communication, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.Negotiate resource allocation, resolving priority conflicts when necessary.Lead regular project meetings, documenting risks and action items.Assign and oversee work for entry-level professionals, ensuring adherence to standards.Review and validate complex project proposals, suggesting necessary refinements.Recommend new project management methodologies based on experience. PMO-Specific Responsibilities:Provide expert guidance on regional, divisional, and global project governance.Facilitate oversight and compliance across the portfolio.Standardize tools, templates, and execution strategies for PMO projects.Conduct toll gate reviews and project health assessments.