IT Project Manager

IT Project ManagerPosition Overview We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional technology initiatives from initiation through delivery. The successful candidate will manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks and stakeholders while applying best-practice frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) and leveraging modern tools and cloud/platform technologies. This role requires strong technical understanding, excellent communication and stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering complex systems integrations, migrations, and platform implementations on time and within budget.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and close) for IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations using MS Project, Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence or equivalent tools.

Apply the appropriate delivery methodology (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall or hybrid) and promote continuous improvement across teams.

Manage requirements gathering and business analysis activities to define clear, testable requirements and acceptance criteria.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, security, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of features and integrations.

Oversee release, change and configuration management processes, including CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI), version control (GIT), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and deployments across environments.

Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues; escalate when necessary and implement contingency plans to minimize impact.

Drive stakeholder engagement and communication, providing regular status reports, steering committee updates, and executive briefings.

Manage vendor and contract relationships, ensuring delivery to SLAs and scope adherence for third-party services and cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).Plan and execute data migration, system integration and ERP/CRM implementations (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB) with attention to data integrity and rollback strategies.

Collaborate with security and identity teams to ensure IAM, Active Directory, SSO/SAML/OAuth and compliance requirements are met.

Establish and monitor success metrics, KPIs and post-implementation reviews; drive lessons-learned and process improvements.

Oversee backup and disaster recovery planning and testing, monitoring, and operational readiness for production environments.

Manage budget, forecasting and cost control for assigned projects and present financial updates to stakeholders.

Mentor and coach project team members; promote a high-performance culture and best practices in project and delivery management.

QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field; relevant advanced degree or certifications preferred.5+ years of experience managing medium to large-scale IT projects and multi-disciplinary teams; experience in enterprise transformations, cloud migrations or ERP implementations preferred.

Project Management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 and familiarity with ITIL practices.

Proven experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional Waterfall delivery; ability to tailor methodology to project needs.

Strong technical knowledge across SDLC, system integration, REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), virtualization and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Hands-on familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI), version control (GIT), and monitoring/configuration tools; experience with automation and test strategies is a plus.

Experience with databases and data migration strategies including SQL, Oracle, MySQL, NoSQL/MongoDB and ETL processes.

Proficiency with project and collaboration tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Trello, Asana and reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and vendor/contract management skills.

Solid understanding of security, IAM, Active Directory, SSO, SAML, OAuth, backup/disaster recovery and compliance requirements.

Experience managing budgets, resource planning and financial control for IT projects.

Excellent problem solving, risk management and change management capabilities.

Experience with ERP platforms, Salesforce and ServiceNow implementations is highly desirable.

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing priorities; strong leadership and team-building skills.

BenefitsMedical/Dental/VisionHSA/FSA Accounts AvailableLife & AD&D InsuranceShort-term & Long-term Disability Insurance401k (50% match with no cap)Employee Assistance ProgramsHolidays OffPTO/Sick Leave