Parallel Technologies

Job Summary:
Parallel Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will serve as the primary strategic contact for key customer accounts, driving effective communication and delivering superior outcomes on complex projects. This role requires leading large-scale projects while mentoring junior project managers and contributing to process improvements.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, communicating effectively and consistently on project status
• Set and manage goals and objectives for internal resources and subcontractors
• Lead high-volume, high-revenue projects that are complex in nature
• Ensure quality of deliverables to clients, meeting or exceeding expectations while satisfying all project goals and deadlines
• Actively manage customer accounts to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Source materials and subcontractors, negotiate costs, and lead estimation and proposal creation
• Coordinate, schedule, and manage union technicians, engineers, programmers, and other internal resources
• Participate in monthly project forecasting of revenue recognition and financial reporting
• Own project-specific change control and risk management per PMO standards
• Collaborate with the Estimation & Engineering Office on documentation and deliverables
• Manage execution of all project plan components, including risk assessment, deliverable coordination, timeline management, vendor/subcontractor coordination, budget control, and cost reporting
• Report and escalate to management and leadership teams as required
• Lead pre-construction strategy sessions, including scope review, risk identification, and project setup in coordination with Estimation & Engineering
• Serve as the escalation point for project issues, proactively identifying solutions and communicating resolution strategies to leadership and clients
• Mentor and provide guidance to Project Managers and junior project staff, supporting their professional development and performance
• Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO standards, templates, and best practices across the project delivery team
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and methods
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain and expand proficiencies
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive project management experience in a relevant industry; technology systems integration required (Physical security)
• Bachelor's degree in management, technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated success managing $5M+ project portfolios, consistently delivering on scope, schedule, and budget
Preferred:
• PMP or CSPM certification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in estimation and proposal development; direct ownership of estimation processes preferred
Company:
Parallel Technologies is a single source solution provider for reliable DataCenters. Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.