IT Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Define, implement, and continuously improve PMO standards, frameworks, processes, and templates to ensure consistency and quality across programs.
• Establish governance structures, roles, escalation paths, and decision-making forums for effective oversight.
• Conduct governance reviews, audits, and health checks to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.
• Provide end-to-end leadership for multiple interconnected projects and programs aligned with business objectives.
• Define program vision, scope, objectives, success metrics, and roadmaps.
• Manage cross-program dependencies, sequencing, and resource allocation including budget, personnel, and technology.
• Partner with IT and architecture teams to align programs with enterprise technology strategies.
• Ensure appropriate adoption of Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Define PMO workflows including demand management, intake processes, resource management, and reporting.
• Track program performance using KPIs, metrics, and dashboards and report to senior leadership.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues impacting scope, schedule, budget, or quality.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for program deviations.
• Act as the primary liaison between program teams, business leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Communicate program progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and proactively.
• Lead stakeholder alignment and change management initiatives across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and program management experience across large-scale IT initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage complex dependencies, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with PMO and delivery tools such as Planview, Jira, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in program/project management.
• 8+ years of experience in PMO leadership or large-scale program roles.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience building and scaling PMO frameworks.
• Strong understanding of portfolio management and executive reporting.
• Experience managing vendors, partners, and third-party contracts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.