Sr. Project Manager

Role : Sr. Project Manager Location: Omaha, NE (Onsite)Job Type: ContractNEED A SENIOR PM, WITH OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, EXTREME OWNERSHIP, PROACTIVE, ABILITY TO NAVIGATE COMPLEX/MATRIXED TEAMS TO GET UPDATES, ABILITY TO BUILD CLEAR PROJECT PLANS, BRING VISIBILITY TO POTENTIAL ROADBLOCKS SOON, NEED TO MANAGE JIRA, DAILY SCRUMS, OWN THE OUTCOMES, AND BE A STRONG DEPENDABLE RESOURCE TO THE REPORTING LEADER TO RUN THE PROJECT EFFICIENTLY.OverviewWe are seeking a highly driven and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex initiatives across cross-functional and matrixed teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, extreme ownership, proactive risk management, and the ability to drive clarity and execution in fast-paced environments.This role requires a dependable leader who can independently run projects end-to-end, provide strong visibility to stakeholders, and serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and drive end-to-end project execution across multiple cross-functional and matrixed teams.Develop comprehensive and clearly structured project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and dependencies.Proactively identify risks, blockers, and potential roadblocks; escalate early with mitigation strategies.Navigate complex stakeholder environments to gather updates, ensure alignment, and remove impediments.Lead daily scrums, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.Manage and maintain Jira boards, ensuring accurate tracking of tasks, deliverables, and progress.Ensure strong documentation, status reporting, and visibility across leadership and stakeholders.Drive accountability across teams and ensure commitments translate into measurable outcomes.Partner closely with the reporting leader to ensure operational excellence and efficient project execution.Maintain focus on delivery, quality, and timeline adherence. Required Qualifications8+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in complex enterprise environments.Proven ability to manage cross-functional and matrixed teams.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.Strong stakeholder management and executive reporting capabilities.Expertise in Agile methodologies and hands-on experience managing Jira.Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks and resolve issues proactively.Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.Ability to operate independently with extreme ownership and accountability.Track record of delivering projects on time and within scope. Preferred QualificationsPMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.Experience working in large, fast-paced organizations.Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives.