Advertising Specialty Institute · 1 day ago
Sr. Project Manager - Contractor
Advertising Specialty Institute is the largest global provider of technology B2B services for the promotional products industry. The Senior Project Manager Contractor leads and delivers complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives while driving the full project lifecycle and collaborating with key stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead high-visibility, cross-functional Product teams focused on ASI’s proprietary SaaS platform
Drive all project phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; manage change control and scope adjustments
Ensure quality standards and excellence in outcomes in partnership with development, QA, and product operations teams
Manage periodic (1 per Qtr) overnight releases, coordinating with all impacted teams to ensure smooth, timely deployment with minimal disruption
Define clear project success criteria and track KPIs
Communicate progress, risks, issues, and project health to stakeholders and senior leadership
Monitor and report on project budgets, timelines, and resource performance
Facilitate project meetings, Agile ceremonies, and key decision-making sessions
Collaborate closely with research, UX, development, QA, and product operations to ensure alignment and smooth execution
Build and maintain strong, collaborative team dynamics across disciplines
Coach team members, promote accountability, and provide recognition and performance feedback throughout the project lifecycle
Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across cross-functional initiatives
Meet project milestones and departmental performance standards
Adhere to all company policies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
Take on additional tasks and responsibilities aligned with evolving organizational needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Technology or related field or equivalent experience
Proven experience working directly with Product Managers, UX Designers, Development and QA teams (including working with non-US based Dev & QA teams)
Knowledge of Product Ops, Design Ops and Dev Ops
A strong will to instill best practices including process improvements
Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Sharepoint)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound, structured thinking
High attention to detail and ability to operate independently as a self-starter
Preferred
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SSM) and/or PMP Certification preferred
Company
Advertising Specialty Institute
The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) is the largest media, marketing and education organization serving the promotional products industry.
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