Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager
Hybrid
Pay: $67.00 - $72.00 per hour
26-07218
Job Summary

The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, high-impact, cross-functional technology initiatives and may oversee multiple concurrent projects. This role provides end-to-end project leadership, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business outcomes. The Senior IT Project Manager serves as a strategic partner to business and technology leaders, mentors project management team members, and drives continuous improvement in project delivery standards and methodologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, complex, and strategically important IT projects across multiple business units.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and outcomes.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams, vendors, and delivery partners.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, issues, dependencies, and critical decisions.
• Partner with senior business and technology leaders to establish priorities, resolve conflicts, and ensure organizational alignment.
• Develop and deliver executive-level status reports, dashboards, presentations, and project communications.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Drive project governance activities and ensure adherence to project management standards and delivery frameworks.
• Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritization, and strategic initiative discussions.
• Mentor and coach project managers and team members to support professional development and delivery excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, metrics, and methodologies.
• Operate independently with minimal direction and proactively identify and address project needs and challenges.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of enterprise-scale technology initiatives.
• Proven success delivering large, complex projects in regulated or highly matrixed environments.
• Strong expertise in Agile, hybrid, and traditional project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Advanced financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to quickly learn new processes and contribute with minimal training.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, adaptability, and receptiveness to coaching and feedback.
• Proficiency with project management tools, reporting platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• SAFe, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Coach, or similar Agile certifications preferred.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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