Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to support project delivery for a university environment in Saint Charles, Missouri. This Contract-to-Hire opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can guide small to mid-sized initiatives from initial definition through completion while keeping teams aligned, informed, and on schedule. The role combines hands-on planning, stakeholder coordination, and proactive risk management to help achieve successful business and technology outcomes.Responsibilities:• Direct project activities across the full lifecycle, from early scope definition and planning through execution, tracking, and closeout.• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps that outline timelines, milestones, task dependencies, resource needs, and key deliverables.• Coordinate cross-functional teams on day-to-day priorities to keep work moving forward and ensure commitments are met.• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and decision-making sessions that support progress and accountability.• Produce and update core project records such as charters, schedules, status documentation, approval materials, and issue logs.• Track performance against deadlines and deliverables, identify emerging risks or obstacles, and recommend practical corrective actions.• Prepare clear status updates, dashboards, and project communications for leadership and other stakeholders.• Partner with department leaders and team members to strengthen collaboration and promote consistent project management practices.• Apply appropriate delivery approaches, including Agile or Waterfall methods, based on project needs and team structure.