Lead IT Project Manager

Lead IT Project manager

Onsite - Bothel, WA

The Sr IT Project Manager is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from project initiation and planning through execution, deployment, and closure. This role is accountable for delivering projects within approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives while ensuring alignment with business and technology goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Driving project milestones and ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, business stakeholders, and technical resources.
• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Leading status meetings and providing regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, financial forecasts, status reports, and presentations.
• Ensuring effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Monitoring project performance and taking corrective actions when necessary.
• Facilitating decision-making and resolving project-related challenges.
• Supporting IT initiatives and strategic technology programs across the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading IT projects involving software implementations, infrastructure upgrades, system migrations, or enterprise applications.
• Typical Deliverables
• Project Charter
• Project Management Plan
• Schedule and Milestone Tracking
• Budget Forecasts and Actuals
• Weekly/Monthly Status Reports
• Risk & Issue Logs
• Change Requests
• Deployment and Cutover Plans
• Project Closeout Documentation