Senior Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Employment Type: W2 Only

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for multiple concurrent IT initiatives, including cloud migrations, application development, system integrations, and infrastructure modernization
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation using industry-standard tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana)
• Facilitate technical discussions between software engineers, architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, design, and deliverables
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and issues, escalating when necessary to ensure project continuity
• Manage project financials, including forecasting, tracking actuals, and reporting on budget vs. actual performance
• Implement and champion Agile, Scrum, and/or hybrid project management methodologies tailored to team and project needs
• Coordinate with offshore/onshore development and operations teams to ensure seamless collaboration and delivery
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive presentations for stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure all projects adhere to IT governance, security policies, compliance requirements, and architectural standards
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by conducting retrospectives, refining processes, and incorporating lessons learned

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing technical IT projects in roles such as Technical Project Manager, Delivery Manager, or IT Program Manager
• Proven experience managing software development life cycle (SDLC) projects including application development, SaaS implementations, and API integrations
• Strong technical aptitude with understanding of:
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Software development (web/mobile apps, microservices, APIs)
• Infrastructure (networking, servers, databases, DevOps pipelines)
• Proficiency with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet) and Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Excellent financial acumen with experience managing budgets exceeding $1M+
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to executives and translating technical details for business audiences
• Strong leadership presence with ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and drive decisions
• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or SAFe certification highly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on technical background as a developer, engineer, or systems analyst
• Experience with ITIL, COBIT, or other IT governance frameworks
• Knowledge of data migration, cybersecurity, or ERP implementation projects
• Experience managing projects under compliance requirements (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)