Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager #1011302
Position Type/Duration of Assignment: Contract to Hire
Locations:
- La Vista, NE 68128
- Atlanta, GA 30339
- Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Hours/Schedule: M-F standard hours
Pay range: $60-$65/Hr.
Job Description:
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
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How many years of progressive project management experience, including enterprise-scale initiatives do you have?
- Do you have strong expertise across Agile, hybrid, and traditional (Waterfall) delivery methodologies?
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
