Senior Project Manager, IT

As a Senior Project Manager at Argo Group, you'll oversee various complex system projects, manage concurrent application development, assemble and guide project teams, and develop detailed project plans. Your role will also involve conducting project meetings, tracking deliverables, and ensuring adherence to quality standards while managing resources across functions.

To qualify for the Senior Project Manager role at Argo Group, you should possess a BA/BS degree, preferably in Business, Computer Science, or Information Systems. You also need at least 8 years of Project Management experience, a proactive approach to leadership, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies. PMP certification is preferred.

At Argo Group, we prioritize professional growth through our Argo Academy. This platform offers continuous learning opportunities, allowing Senior Project Managers to enhance their skills and pursue industry certifications, helping you maintain an edge in your career.

Argo Group expects Senior Project Managers to have intermediate skills in MS Office tools, including MS Project for project tracking, Excel for data analysis, and PowerPoint for presentations to stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are also essential.

The work culture at Argo Group is collaborative and inclusive, promoting respect and wellness. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll experience a vibrant environment that encourages innovation and supports professional development, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and valued.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you've managed. Highlight your role, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Detail the methodologies you used, particularly Agile, and emphasize the outcomes that showcase your effectiveness.

Discuss your leadership style and provide examples of how you create a positive work environment. Talk about your tactics for maintaining morale, such as recognizing individual contributions or setting achievable milestones that keep the team engaged and focused.

Mention tools like MS Project, JIRA, or Trello, explaining how they enhance your ability to track progress and manage resources. Discuss how you choose tools based on the project's complexity and the team's needs.

Address this question by describing your process for assessing impacts and communicating with stakeholders. Emphasize the importance of adaptability and how you keep the team focused while managing expectations.

When presented with this question, share a specific example where your keen observational skills led to risk identification. Outline your risk management strategies and the successful outcome based on your actions.

Talk about your commitment to quality assurance and the specific measures like reviews and testing phases you implement to uphold standards. Share how these methods have led to successful project outcomes.

Discuss your strategies for fostering open communication, such as regular meetings, status updates, and collaborative tools. Provide examples of how this approach has positively affected previous projects.

Highlight your experience in identifying stakeholders, understanding their expectations, and keeping them engaged throughout the project lifecycle. Use specific examples of how you built strong relationships to facilitate project success.

Explain your prioritization methods, such as using matrices or software tools, and how you balance urgent tasks with long-term goals. Show how you align your priorities with overall project objectives.

Express your enthusiasm for Argo Group’s culture and values, specifically how they align with your professional aspirations. Demonstrate your interest in contributing to their innovative projects and how this role fits into your career path.