Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Senior Project Manager

Position Type: Contract

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma (Hybrid)

Pay Rate Range: $65-70/hourly DOE

Benefits: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K

Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment? Our client is looking for an IT Project Manager . Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity!

Overview: Our client is seeking a senior-level IT Project Manager to lead large, complex technology initiatives that deliver meaningful business value across the organization. This role requires a strategic project leader who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, navigate ambiguity, proactively identify risks, and drive successful outcomes across cross-functional teams. Projects will primarily focus on software implementations, including both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and internally developed applications, while also supporting broader technology initiatives as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking project manager who is passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multiple complex IT projects and programs with significant organizational impact.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, governance documentation, and delivery roadmaps.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from planning and requirements gathering through implementation and project closeout.
• Anticipate project risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies before they impact delivery.
• Partner with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align priorities and drive successful outcomes.
• Facilitate project governance activities and ensure clear communication across all levels of the organization.
• Deliver executive-level status reporting, project updates, recommendations, and decision-support materials.
• Present options, tradeoffs, risks, and solution paths to support informed decision-making.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and innovative approaches to project execution.
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve project delivery and business outcomes.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of project management experience supporting technology initiatives, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three (3) years leading information technology projects and programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Strong project leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working within enterprise PMO environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing software implementation projects, application development projects, or enterprise technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with project governance, budgeting, risk management, and executive-level reporting.
• Experience utilizing Lean methodologies, continuous improvement practices, or strategic planning frameworks is a plus.
• Interest in or experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve business processes and project execution.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proactive leader who consistently identifies risks, dependencies, and opportunities before they impact project success.
• Solutions-oriented professional who brings structure and clarity to complex situations.
• Comfortable making informed decisions in fast-paced environments, even when all information is not immediately available.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Naturally curious and eager to explore innovative approaches, emerging technologies, and AI-driven solutions.
• Strong collaborator who can build relationships across technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Takes ownership of outcomes and drives projects to successful completion with minimal oversight.
• Thrives in dynamic environments where adaptability, initiative, and leadership are valued.

Why choose Addison IT?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses

• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s job openings lead to potential permanent employment

• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations

• Options: You are presented with multiple employment options near your home

• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.