Senior IT Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager Location-Type: Hybrid onsite in Boston, MA 3x per week. Must reside local to Boston, MA - Relocation will not be considered at this time. Start Date: ASAP Duration: Contract 12 months Compensation Range: $80-95/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Job Description: This role drives the successful planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex IT projects and programs that support the organization's strategic priorities across cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholder groups. Job Summary •Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large and complex IT projects across departments, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic priorities. •Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, scope statements, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations. •Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units, and executive sponsors, facilitating clear communication on objectives, progress, and changes. •Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on scope, schedule, and budget. •Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and financials, presenting updates to governance groups and leadership. •Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and problem-solving across internal staff and external vendors. •Ensure post-project evaluation, lessons learned, and knowledge documentation to drive continuous improvement. Minimum Requirements: •8-10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including large, complex, cross-functional initiatives in matrixed organizations. •Must have hands-on experience with Workday Finance and Workday HR (HCM). Proficiency in both modules is required. •Minimum of 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable project plans. •Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-level technology projects such as CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration, or cloud-based systems. •Expert knowledge of project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches. •Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira. •Demonstrated experience leading organizational change for enterprise technology implementations, including adoption and post-go-live stabilization. •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: •Project management certification such as PMP, Agile, or PRINCE2. •Proven ability to lead diverse project teams and influence outcomes without direct authority. •Strong system-thinking capability to understand and manage interactions between technology and business processes. •Skilled in resource planning and budgeting for large-scale projects, with a track record of identifying cost-saving opportunities. •Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how organizations are employing them to drive digital business.