Information Technology Project Manager

9 month contract for a Project Manager role with a leading client in the oil/gas industry. APPLY NOW!!!! Title: IT Project Manager Workplace type: Hybrid- 2/3 days onsite a week hours: 40/hr work week-Monday through Friday 8-5 Type: Contract Pay: $61-62.77/hour on w2 Length: 9 month contract-expected end date 12/31/26 Screenings: DISA background check after hire, no tech, full panel drug and background once hired +optional benefits Must haves: 5–7 years of project management experience Experience managing multiple software, hardware, and/or ERP projects Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams Experience working with multiple system integrators and vendors Enterprise software releases, ERP implementations, and/or process re-engineering Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Project Project financial forecasting and reporting Risk, issue, and dependency management Education & Certifications Bachelor’s Degree (Required) Master’s Degree (Preferred) PMP Certification (Preferred) Role Summary The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional IT projects of medium to high complexity from initiation through delivery. This role operates within the IT PMO and requires strong collaboration in a matrixed environment, adherence to (client name removed) governance standards, and the ability to manage enterprise software, ERP, and infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented project manager with strong soft skills, capable of raising risks early, managing multiple vendors, and delivering projects on time and within budget in dynamic environments. Key Responsibilities Project & Delivery Leadership Lead medium to high complexity, cross-functional IT projects end-to-end Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies (triple constraint) Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules (MS Project) Deliver projects on budget with desired business outcomes Ensure project artifacts and deliverables comply with (client name removed) standards Maintain project governance through regular status meetings, stand-ups, and reviews Screen projects for risks, issues, actions, decisions, and financial viability Implement risk mitigation strategies and manage escalations Apply change control processes to manage scope, schedule, and cost changes Stakeholder & Executive Communication Conduct weekly status reviews and prepare PowerPoint status decks Communicate project health, milestones, accomplishments, and upcoming work Build consensus across stakeholders and facilitate decision-making Lead strategic meetings and distribute meeting minutes Forecast project financials and communicate variances to sponsors Partner with Operations or Procurement Analysts on financial reporting validation Manage project budgets, forecasts, accruals, and reclassifications Coordinate with multiple vendors and ensure alignment to SOWs, timelines, and invoicing Team & Process Leadership Guide cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams across workstreams Promote and enforce project management best practices Foster collaboration, trust, and accountability across project teams Operate effectively within SDLC and enterprise IT environments Preferred Experience Energy or refinery industry experience (Nice to Have) Information Technology environment experience Core Competencies Highly detail-oriented and organized Strong time management and prioritization skills Calm, composed, and collaborative under pressure Proactive and comfortable raising concerns early Able to balance strategic thinking with execution-level detail #J-18808-Ljbffr SWOON