Sr. IT Project Manager

Overview

Hybrid
$85 - $100
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Agile
JIRA
Project Management
Performance Metrics
Performance Management
ServiceNow
Stakeholder Engagement
Status Reports
Waterfall
Reporting
Resource Planning
Risk Assessment
Risk Management
Team Leadership
PMP
Emerging Technologies
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Application Development
Business Process
Cloud Computing
Customer Facing
Data Integration
Enterprise Resource Planning
Presentations
Project Planning
Problem Solving
Preventive Maintenance
Project Evaluation
Organizational Change Management
Management
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Documentation
Effective Communication
Finance
Microsoft Office
Migration
Budget

Job Details

Senior IT Project Manager

Location: Boston MA 02115

Duration: 12-month contract, potential to extend

Shift: M-F 1st Shift (flexible) Hybrid schedule

Notes :

Must be W-2 employee, no C2C

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week

Location: Hybrid, 3 days on site

Experienced SR PM with Leadership experience

Hybrid skill between technical PM and non-technical

Excellent written and verbal communication

Self-starter, comfortable starting conversations on projects

Strong decision maker in difficult circumstances

Very seasoned in managing complex projects

Worked with cross functional partners

Experience with client facing interactions

Managing through multiple projects at any given time

Servicenow experience

Smartsheets

Jira, Aigle, Microsoft products

Higher ed experience is plus but not required

Projects are heavy on big migrations and application development projects

Overview: This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of large-scale, complex IT projects and programs that support the strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, manage diverse stakeholder expectations, and ensure that all initiatives are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget while aligning to business value and user needs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record of managing complex strategic IT initiatives in dynamic environments. This role requires a strategic thinker who is also hands-on, with strong leadership and influencing skills. This is a hybrid position that requires on-site presence in the Boston office three days per week.

Education:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

PMP, Agile or other relevant project management certification(s) preferred.

Experience:

experience, including managing large, complex, cross-functional IT initiatives in matrixed organizations.

Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-level technology projects, such as CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration, or cloud-based systems.

Minimum of 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable project plans.

Proven ability to lead diverse project teams, set direction, communicate vision, and influence outcomes without direct authority.

Experienced in navigating organizational change, managing competing priorities, and driving projects forward in ambiguous or evolving environments.

A strong history of using data-driven insights to guide project planning and risk management.

Expert in project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.

Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups.

Deep understanding of business processes and IT alignment, with the ability to deliver measurable value.

Skilled in resource planning and budgeting for large-scale projects.

Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in fast-paced environments.

Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business

Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

Project Leadership & Execution

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large and complex IT projects across departments, ensuring alignment with university priorities and strategies.

Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, scope statements, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.

Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining high quality standards.

Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies.

Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units, and executive sponsors.

Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Facilitate effective communication across cross-functional teams to ensure shared understanding of objectives, progress, and changes.

Present project updates, risks, and performance metrics to governance groups and leadership.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

Provide direction and support to cross-functional project teams, including internal staff and external vendors.

Establish clear goals and responsibilities and promote accountability across team members.

Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and problem-solving.

Monitoring, Reporting & Financial Oversight:

Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and financials.

Develop and publish status reports, prepare and modify schedules or plans as required.

Ensure post-project evaluation, lessons learned, and knowledge documentation.

Manage project budgets responsibly, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial accountability

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