Senior IT Project Manager - Remote (12-Month Contract)

About the job:

• Our client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, enterprise-level technology initiatives.

Title:

• Senior IT Project Manager

Location:

• 100% remote

Job Type:

• Contract (initial duration will be 12 months with a good chance of being extended)

What you will be doing:

• The PM is responsible for managing project schedule, risks/issues, status reports, compiling estimates from developers and QA, coordinating meetings, interaction with client and internal stakeholders, status checkpoints.
• Creating project plans and schedules.
• Status reports and executive briefings.
• Risk and issue logs.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align priorities and ensure successful outcomes.

Key skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Executive presence
• Common sense/high EQ
• Highly organized and proactive
• Strong relationship builder
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to flex and adapt to different organization styles, governance (or lack thereof)
• Able to bring order to chaos
• Trusted with confidentiality

What makes you a good fit for this opening:

• 8+ years of progressive IT project management experience.
• Experience leading highly technical teams and delivering complex systems
• Prior experience working within a large global enterprise company managing complex, highly visible projects involving multiple workstreams.
• This role requires a strong blend of technical project delivery, stakeholder leadership, and vendor management across multiple workstreams.
• The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is comfortable driving alignment across cross-functional teams while maintaining strict timelines and high-quality deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK and Agile frameworks, with the ability to apply both effectively
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, including web-based applications and enterprise systems.
• PMP certification is ideal
• Experience working within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated success managing vendors and third-party partners.
• Excellent communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and drive alignment.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Azure DevOps and/or similar project management tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.