IT Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months Location: Jersey City, NJ 07311 Hybrid role - 2 to 3 days/week onsite Summary: Oversees the delivery of business-focused projects by managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring solutions align with functional requirements and organizational goals. Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Translate business requirements into actionable plans and coordinate with IT, operations, or other departments. Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and executives. Ensure functional requirements are met through collaboration with subject matter experts and business analysts. Oversee testing, training, and change management activities related to project rollout. Skills: Proven experience managing functional or business-side projects. Strong understanding of business processes, workflows, and functional system requirements. Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. PMP or similar project management certification is preferred. eTeam