Manager, Project (technical) II

Overview

On Site
$65
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Job Details

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale internal IT and business projects. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk while ensuring alignment with company goals and strategy. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong communication skills and a passion for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage internal IT/business projects from initiation to completion
  • Develop and execute project work plans, adapting to changing needs
  • Coordinate resources and teams, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
  • Manage project financials, including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
  • Facilitate project reviews, audits, and executive status updates
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, sponsors, and team members
  • Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and on budget

Essential Functions:

  • Develop and maintain project communication plans (15%)
  • Identify and manage resources, risks, and changes (10%)
  • Define schedules, critical paths, and deliverables (15%)
  • Oversee financials and resource utilization (15%)
  • Lead project reviews and reporting (15%)
  • Deliver projects that meet functional and quality specifications (25%)

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Project Management certification or equivalent

Experience:

  • 7+ years in IT with broad technical understanding (applications, databases, networking, telecom)
  • 5+ years in Project Management with team leadership experience
  • Experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Experience with application development or infrastructure deployment projects
  • Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative)
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Basic familiarity with Clarity or similar project management tools

What We’re Looking For:

  • Structured and detail-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Passion for process improvement and innovation

 

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