Senior IT Project Manager - Enterprise Systems

Overview

MSA Professional Services is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the organization. This role manages projects ranging from infrastructure modernization and cybersecurity initiatives to enterprise data platforms, cloud solutions, and application improvements.

The Senior IT Project Manager partners with IT teams, business leaders, and external vendors to translate organizational needs into structured project plans and ensure successful implementation. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to guide complex technology initiatives in a collaborative environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced IT Project Manager, Technology Program Manager, or PMO leader who thrives in a multi-disciplinary organization and enjoys working across teams to deliver meaningful technology improvements.

Why Join MSA

As a 100% Employee-Owned ESOP firm, our technology initiatives directly support the communities we serve. Our IT team partners closely with engineers, planners, architects, and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions that improve how we work and how we serve clients.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead high-impact enterprise technology initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the organization
• Contribute to modernization efforts including cloud platforms, enterprise data systems, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Help shape how technology supports a growing professional services firm

If you enjoy leading complex projects and driving meaningful organizational change through technology, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

What you will do:
Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead IT projects from initiation through completion using established project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria in partnership with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and communication strategies.
• Track project performance including scope, budget, schedule, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate work across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, helpdesk, data engineering, and application teams.
• Manage third-party vendors and technology partners.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal business partners and leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business leaders.
• Provide regular project updates, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.

Implementation & Delivery

• Lead project lifecycle activities including planning, execution, testing, deployment, and closeout.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Oversee testing processes including user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Ensure projects align with IT governance, cybersecurity standards, and enterprise architecture practices.
• Manage deployment planning, cutover coordination, and transition to operational support.

Strategic Contributions

• Support IT portfolio planning and project prioritization.
• Facilitate Agile-style delivery practices for analytics or data initiatives.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives including:
  
  • Cloud migration
  • Enterprise data platforms
  • Data lake / lakehouse architectures
  • Cybersecurity improvements
• Support organizational change management including training and adoption planning.

Qualifications

What you bring:
Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably within technology or enterprise IT environments.
• Experience managing cross-functional IT initiatives involving infrastructure, data, and application teams.
• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is helpful but not required.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong experience managing complex enterprise technology projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery frameworks
• Experience with risk management, governance, and change management
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, enterprise data platforms, or cybersecurity initiatives
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Power BI, or other PMO reporting tools
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining attention to detail

Work Authorization

This position requires authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Best-in-Industry Benefits

Competitive Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $140,000, with higher compensation available for candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.
Better Together

A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas, and honest opinions.
Multi-disciplinary Opportunities

As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences, and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.
We've Got Your Back

Support when you need it, independence when you don't.
Commitment to DEIB

We foster a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are available to all, and where diverse perspectives lead to innovation.
Passion & Purpose

We're passionate about what we do and proud of it. Join us to share ideas, collaborate, and think big.
Communities of Practice

Our Communities of Practice bring employees together across disciplines to share knowledge, collaborate, and develop new ideas that shape our work and our industry.
Additional Benefits

Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year
• Paid Holidays: 8 holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents
• Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
• Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP): Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at

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