Senior Project Manager

About Penta Consulting

Penta Consulting is a prominent technology services provider and a trusted outsourced partner specializing in delivering professional and managed solutions throughout the EMEA region.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of complex technology projects within a Cisco environment. This role demands oversight of multiple projects and teams, ensuring robust governance, effective stakeholder interaction, and timely achievement of critical milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technology projects and delivery teams concurrently.
• Establish and maintain strong governance practices including risk, issue, and dependency management.
• Manage relationships with executive-level and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Drive resource allocation, budget control, and financial oversight across projects.
• Ensure delivery meets major milestones and project objectives.
• Maintain commercial awareness to optimize revenue realization from engagements.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven extensive experience working within a Cisco technology environment.
• Strong background in senior project or program management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and teams efficiently.
• Expertise in executive stakeholder engagement and customer relationship management.
• Strong skills in governance, risk, issue, and dependency oversight.
• Experience handling resource planning, budgeting, and financial management.
• Capability to drive delivery against significant milestones.
• Commercial acumen focused on revenue optimization.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate will bring a structured approach, leadership skills, and a strong sense of accountability to manage a complex project portfolio effectively, ensuring senior stakeholders remain engaged and delivery remains on course.