Senior Project Manager

Sparq is a modern product engineering partner that helps organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. The Senior Project Manager will oversee full-lifecycle project management, build relationships with stakeholders, and lead effective meetings while managing risks and dependencies.

Responsibilities:

• Full-Lifecycle Project Oversight Plan, coordinate, and manage all phases of moderate- to highly-complex initiatives—from discovery and planning through execution and closeout—using established project management tools and methodologies
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including senior and executive-level leaders, adapting communication style and engagement approach to meet varying needs and priorities
• Meeting Leadership & Facilitation Lead highly effective meetings by establishing and distributing agendas in advance, selecting the right attendees, facilitating productive discussions, managing scope in real time, and identifying items best handled offline or in follow-up sessions
• Communication & Executive Presence Deliver clear, timely updates and read-outs to project teams and leadership; confidently navigate nuanced, high-stakes conversations while reading verbal and non-verbal cues to respond appropriately in the moment
• Risk, Dependency & Issue Management Identify cross-project dependencies, anticipate risks and issues, and proactively manage escalation paths to support timely decision-making and resolution
• Action Item & Follow-Up Discipline Produce thorough and timely meeting notes, track action items to completion, and ensure accountability across stakeholders
• Adaptability & Change Navigation Maintain momentum and a positive outlook when priorities shift; apply sound judgment to determine when to follow established processes versus when flexibility or exception handling is warranted
• On-Site Collaboration Participate in in-person collaboration as needed to strengthen relationships, support alignment, and advance project outcomes

Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to St. Louis area for periodic on-site work
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, including complex dependency and schedule tracking
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to track nuanced, complex conversations and respond effectively in real time
• High emotional intelligence with strong awareness of interpersonal dynamics and situational context
• Comfort engaging directly with senior leaders and C-level executives
• Outstanding meeting management skills, including advanced agenda preparation, thoughtful attendee selection, and effective facilitation
• Ability to guide discussions, manage time, identify items better handled offline, and keep meetings focused on outcomes
• Strong follow-through, including timely meeting notes, clear documentation, and thorough tracking of action items
• Proven ability to build trust and manage relationships with diverse and demanding stakeholders
• Demonstrates calm, effective negotiation in high-pressure situations
• Adaptability and flexibility when priorities shift; maintains a positive, solution-oriented approach
• Exercises sound judgment in applying or adapting processes as needed
• Strong foundation in project management frameworks, tools, and delivery best practices
• Ability to interpret project data, risks, dependencies, and financial indicators to inform decisions