IT SME Project Manager with PMP

IT SME Project Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:

Highly experienced IT Project Manager to support enterprise IT security and compliance initiatives. This role is best suited for a seasoned, detail-oriented project manager who excels in waterfall and hybrid delivery, thrives in regulated environments, and is comfortable driving accountability without direct authority.

This is not a technical or hands-on development role. The ideal candidate is a classic, disciplined project manager with strong follow-through, executive level communication skills, and a proven track record managing high visibility, compliance driven initiatives.

Project Management Responsibilities:

·       Ensure the successful completion of assigned projects

·       Manage the scope of the projects

·       Resolve any issue that may hinder project success

·       Execute/implement the appropriate communications plan

·       Ensure that the appropriate processes and methodologies are adhered to

·       Manage appropriate levels of risk and budget reporting and tracking

·       Assist project managers and senior project managers in collective project tracking

·       Lead and manage enterprise IT security and compliance projects, including multi-phase, multiyear initiatives

·       Take ownership of an in-flight project, ensuring scope, schedule, milestones, risks, and action items are actively managed

·       Track deliverables, risks, dependencies, and issues; proactively escalate concerns to project owners and stakeholders

·       Drive accountability across matrixed and shared resource teams without direct people management authority

·       Prepare and distribute clear agendas, meeting notes, and status updates with strong attention to timing and detail

·       Ensure project execution aligns with PMO governance, compliance, and documentation standards

·       Serve as a bridge between business and IT, helping translate objectives, risks, and impacts as needed

Other:

·       Always represent the company in a professional manner ensuring quality customer service

·       Abide by all policies, rules, and regulations of the company including all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures

·       Support corporate programs, goals, and initiatives of the company

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

·       Good understanding of client and its business operations/practices

·       Strong PC skills; experience with MS Project

·       Strong time management and organizational skills

·       Good leadership and management skills

·       Knowledge in project management processes and methodologies

·       Possess good, general business and technical knowledge

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills

·       Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of associates

·       Proactive approach on the job

·       Facilitation—able to work within a group/team environment

Qualifications:

·       5–7+ years of dedicated project management experience (project management must be the core role—not a stretch from another discipline)

·       BA or BS degree preferred, PMP certification – REQUIRED

·       Demonstrated experience managing large, high impact, enterprise initiatives

·       Experience operating within regulated or compliance driven environments

·       Proven ability to work with and present to senior leadership (Director/VP level)