IT Project Manager

Description The IT Project Manager will own delivery of large-scale, complex technology projects (application development, cloud migrations, platform modernizations, enterprise integrations) from inception through production rollout. You will drive clarity, alignment, and execution across engineering, product, security, and business teams while keeping scope, budget, and timelines under control.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead planning and execution of large, multi-quarter IT projects or concurrent complex initiatives + Define and lock project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders + Build and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and RAID (risks, actions, issues, decisions) logs + Facilitate cross-functional alignment: run stand-ups, steering committees, and workshops with developers, architects, analysts, security, QA, and business sponsors + Proactively identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and dependencies + Own project financials: create budgets, track spend, manage POs/change orders, and deliver within approved funding + Implement and tailor project management frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid) to fit team and project needs + Produce clear status reporting (executive dashboards, burndowns, milestone reviews) for leadership and stakeholders + Drive retrospectives and continuous improvement of delivery processes + Ensure compliance, security, and governance gates are met without slowing velocity Requirements + Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or equivalent experience + 5-10+ years of IT project management experience delivering complex software/development projects + Proven track record managing budgets ≥ $1M and teams of 15+ (developers, analysts, QA, DevOps) + Expert with project management tools (Jira, Jira Align, MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com) + Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills across technical and non-technical audiences + Solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), Agile ceremonies, and modern delivery practices + Experience managing scope creep, change requests, and stakeholder expectations + Formal certification: PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master (CSM/PSM), or equivalent Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .