Rocket Software is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, revenue-driving mainframe modernization projects. This strategic role is responsible for overseeing multi-region, multi-vendor initiatives and driving customer-centric outcomes using strong technical and financial acumen.

• Location: Remote, United States
• Target Revenue: Projects typically range from $500k to $2M in services revenue, with transformations up to $10M.
• Experience Required: 12+ years of progressive project management experience, preferably in professional services/software.

Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Finance, and Transformation

This role blends executive leadership and team mentorship with direct accountability for project revenue and process excellence.

• Core Focus: Lead complex initiatives related to infrastructure, application, or process modernization, hybrid cloud deployments, microservices architecture, or enterprise-wide DevOps, utilizing Rocket’s full product suite.
• Project Delivery Excellence: Oversee the entire project lifecycle for large, high-risk initiatives, managing timelines, deliverables, and quality standards to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Revenue Optimization: Provide reliable financial forecasts, collaborate with internal stakeholders to align financial parameters with contractual requirements, and maintain a focus on revenue recognition principles.
• Sales Collaboration: Actively collaborate with Sales to proactively identify and pursue additional revenue opportunities by leveraging insights gained during project delivery.
• Operational Excellence: Implement and continuously improve standardized policies, procedures, and best practices, tracking KPIs and using data-driven insights to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Mentor and coach other project managers, guiding them in customer escalations and driving a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements & Experience:

The ideal candidate possesses deep organizational leadership experience within the enterprise software domain and a commitment to operational and financial excellence.

• Professional Experience: 12+ years of progressive PM experience, with 6+ years leading senior-level customer-facing PMs in a strategic or operational leadership role.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record of driving revenue growth and business transformation in a software, SaaS, or enterprise software environment. Must have a strong background in one of the modernization focus areas listed above.
• Leadership Skills: Executive-level communication skills, advanced coaching and mentoring abilities, and expertise in cross-functional collaboration.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, financial management, and performance monitoring.
• Certifications (Preferred): Project management certification (PMP, PgMP) is preferred, and additional certifications in Agile methodologies are beneficial.