IT Project Manager

Job Description

Client is seeking a highly capable Project Manager through an existing staff augmentation contract to support the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic technology initiatives across the Institute.

This engagement will work closely with Directors and department leaders to transform committed project work goals and desired outcomes into structured, actionable project plans that can be successfully executed.

We are seeking an individual who combines strong project management discipline with excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with IT Directors and business stakeholders to understand desired business outcomes, priorities, and success measures.
• Translate high-level objectives into comprehensive project plans, including:
• Scope definition
• Work breakdown structures
• Task sequencing
• Resource requirements
• Dependencies
• Timelines and milestones
• Risk identification and mitigation plans
• Facilitate project initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring activities across multiple initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, dashboards, and executive communications.
• Coordinate work across technical and functional teams to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Track project progress, identify obstacles, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder workshops, and planning sessions.
• Assist with project prioritization, workload balancing, and resource coordination.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with institutional goals, budget expectations, and delivery commitments.
• Support delivery in an environment with a moderate sense of urgency while maintaining professionalism, quality, and stakeholder confidence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience leading technology-related initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop detailed project plans from conceptual business requirements.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to identify required resources, estimate effort, establish realistic timelines, and manage dependencies.

Strong skills in

• Project planning
• Scheduling
• Risk management
• Issue management
• Stakeholder management
• Executive communications
• Meeting facilitation
• Experience using Microsoft Project and Planner.
• Experience creating project status reports and executive-level presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience within higher education, research institutions, healthcare, government, or similarly complex organizations.
• Experience supporting technology infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, data, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting portfolio management or governance processes.

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Is highly organized and execution oriented.
• Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Can quickly understand business needs and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Demonstrates strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Brings a collaborative and service-oriented approach to working with teams.
• Is comfortable holding teams accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Can operate independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains a strong focus on outcomes, milestones, and successful delivery.

Engagement Expectations

Immediate availability preferred.

Hybrid and remote arrangements may be considered.

Initial engagement anticipated to be 3–6 months, with potential extension based on business needs.