Senior IT Project Manager (contract)

Lead, plan, and execute cross-functional business, technology, and process improvement projects from initiation to completion.

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Ability to apply project management methodologies and practices, including developing a project plan, charter, scope, project management approach and management plans, such as the statement of work, cost estimates, and schedule.

Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving roadblocks and escalating accordingly.

Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across teams.

Work closely with business leaders, technology teams, and process owners to align project objectives with organizational goals.

Facilitate executive-level discussions and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

Manage relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met when applicable.

Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to junior and mid-level project managers to enhance their skills and effectiveness.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the project management team.

Lead training sessions or knowledge-sharing workshops on best practices, methodologies, and emerging project management trends.

Apply best practices in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Identify opportunities for business process optimization, operational improvements, and automation.

Implement project governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.

Lead change management efforts to ensure seamless adoption of new business processes or technologies.

Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.

Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and business impact.

A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and experience:

Resourcefulness - Proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out

Adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolve

Collaboration - Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process

Intellectual curiosity - Demonstrates a genuine interest in learning new things and wants to know the reason “why” behind the way things are done

Passion - Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for and excitement about the work; gets others excited about work or projects they're involved in and working on

Strategic thinking - Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of action

Teamwork -Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization

Bachelor’s degree in required

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches

Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Proficiency with project management tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, and Smartsheet

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including SharePoint/Teams, Excel, Word, and Visio

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting

Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma preferred

Healthcare experience a plus

10+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of leading business, technology, and/or process improvement projects

PMI (Project Management Institute) PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification required