IT Project Manager II

Description:
Charlotte, NC | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives within the IT and Supply Chain domains. This role focuses on inventory management, business process optimization, and data-driven technology solutions, including data fabric and AI components. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Agile project delivery, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to drive complex projects to successful completion-on time, within scope, and on budget.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $45 - $50 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple projects across different teams, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply Agile methodologies to plan, execute, and monitor progress, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee change control processes and manage impacts to scope, schedule, and cost across multiple projects.
• Act as a strategic liaison between business units and IT/data teams, ensuring business priorities guide delivery.
• Coach business unit leads to support delivery teams effectively and ensure timely execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to define project requirements, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, schedules, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies and remove impediments to ensure smooth execution.
• Identify, log, and mitigate project risks, issues, and decisions; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal PMO standards, as well as company policies and industry best practices.
• Communicate project status, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders, including senior management and sponsors.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Maintain and prioritize delivery backlogs for IT, data, and engineering teams.
• Creative problem solving to move the work forward within the constraints present.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT and/or Supply Chain environments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with financial systems, ERP implementations, and IT infrastructure projects is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field (Master's preferred)

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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