Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager (IT)Duration: initial 6 months Contract, there is potential for both conversion and/or extension.

Pay Range

$60-65/hr Will be hybrid scheduleAddress:

Scottsdale, AZ 85255Atlanta, GA 30339La Vista, NE 68128Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week onsiteBusiness Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local time).

Minimum Education

Required

Bachelor's degree.

Top Skills

Required

A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative.

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

The ability to learn quickly and contribute effectively with minimal training, as this role requires someone who can hit the ground running.

Deal Breakers:

Requiring constant direction or task assignments from the hiring manager.

Demonstrating a lack of initiative or ownership.

Being unreceptive to coaching or feedback.

Interview Process: 3–4 rounds of virtual interviews conducted via Zoom (webcam required).

Please review the job order carefully and submit only candidates who closely align with the required qualifications and experience. We look forward to receiving your qualified submissions.

Project Manager (IT) Senior

Role Summary

The Senior Project Manager leads large, high-impact, cross-functional initiatives and may oversee multiple concurrent projects of strategic importance to the enterprise. Beyond delivery excellence, this role serves as a trusted partner to senior leaders, a mentor to fellow project managers, and a driving force behind the continuous evolution of our project delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, complex, and strategically significant projects spanning multiple business units.
• Own end-to-end accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business outcomes.
• Direct cross-functional teams, vendors, and delivery partners to ensure cohesive execution.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, issues, and key decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders to clarify priorities, resolve conflicts, and maintain strategic alignment.
• Deliver executive-level status reporting, dashboards, and presentations that drive informed decision-making.
• Coach and mentor junior and experienced project managers, fostering a strong delivery culture.
• Champion the adoption and continuous improvement of VMO standards, metrics, and delivery frameworks.
• Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation discussions.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.6+ years of progressive project management experience, including enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects in regulated or highly matrixed environments.
• Strong expertise across Agile, hybrid, and traditional (Waterfall) delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior leaders without direct authority.
• Advanced financial management, forecasting, and budget oversight skills.
• Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Preferred Certifications
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• SAFe, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Agile Coach certification