Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerPosition Type: ContractLocation: Oklahoma CityPay Rate Range: $70.00 - $80.00/hourBenefits: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401KAre you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment? Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity!Overview: Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support large-scale, business-critical technology initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. This role will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and successful delivery of projects across the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project leader with strong stakeholder management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of leading complex software development, SaaS, and cloud-based initiatives. This position requires someone who can navigate competing priorities, facilitate collaboration across diverse teams, and drive successful outcomes while maintaining strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Lead medium to highly complex projects through the full project lifecycle utilizing Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, communication plans, and governance documentation.Coordinate project resources, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.Manage vendor relationships, contract deliverables, and third-party engagements throughout project execution.Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, workshops, and executive-level communications.Perform change management activities in accordance with organizational standards and project governance requirements.Develop and maintain project status reporting, dashboards, metrics, and executive summaries.Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks proactively while implementing mitigation strategies.Conduct gap analysis, root cause analysis, and provide recommendations to improve project success and operational outcomes.Ensure project activities comply with established policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with business leaders, technical teams, and subject matter experts to align project objectives with organizational goals.Support software development, SaaS, cloud-based, and enterprise technology initiatives.Preferred Experience:Extensive project management experience leading medium to large-scale technology initiatives.Strong experience managing software development, SaaS, cloud, and enterprise application projects.Demonstrated success utilizing Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.Strong knowledge of project governance, budgeting, risk management, vendor management, and change management practices.Experience using Microsoft Project and other project management tools.Familiarity with PMI methodologies, PMBOK standards, and project management best practices.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.Experience working within highly regulated, government, healthcare, or enterprise environments is preferred.Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and project quality.Ideal Candidate Profile:Senior-level project leader who can confidently lead meetings, facilitate discussions, and drive decisions.Respectfully assertive professional who can influence stakeholders while maintaining positive working relationships.Strategic thinker who can understand both high-level business objectives and detailed operational processes.Self-starter who takes initiative and quickly becomes productive within a new environment.Strong communicator who can effectively interact with executives, business users, vendors, and technical teams.Critical thinker who proactively identifies risks, challenges, and opportunities before they impact project delivery.Adaptable professional who thrives in environments with competing priorities and evolving business needs.Collaborative team player who balances leadership, accountability, and relationship-building to achieve successful outcomes.Why choose Addison IT?Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsBenefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonusesPermanent Employment: Many of Addison's job openings lead to potential permanent employmentConnections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizationsOptions: You are presented with multiple employment options near your homeProfessional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiationAddison 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.