Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager Contract (6 Months + Possible Extension) New York, NY (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: $70-75 an hour on W2 (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-wide technology projects. This role is responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on professional who can independently drive projects, manage stakeholders, and navigate complex global environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Governance

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and success metrics.
• Define project objectives and ensure alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead cross-functional teams to successfully execute project activities and deliver project outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, identify roadblocks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and best practices.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Proactively manage project issues and dependencies to minimize impact on delivery timelines and budgets.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors, business stakeholders, and delivery teams.
• Facilitate effective collaboration across global teams and functions.
• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Resource & Quality Management

• Manage project resources effectively to optimize performance and productivity.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet defined quality standards and business requirements.

Change Management

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget changes through established governance processes.
• Ensure changes are properly documented, reviewed, and approved.

Project Closure

• Lead project closure activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and transition to support teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 510 years of experience in IT Project Management.
• Proven experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience working with global teams and stakeholders across North America (NA), EMEA, and LATAM regions.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Experience using project portfolio and project management tools, preferably Planview.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up and take ownership of project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing Finance Systems projects.
• Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS) and/or SAP environments.
• PMP certification is a plus but not required.
• Experience presenting to and working with C-level executives.
• Experience delivering projects within multinational organizations.

What We're Looking For:

• A self-starter who can become fully productive within the first 30 days.
• A hands-on project manager who is willing to take ownership and drive outcomes.
• An independent professional who can confidently lead meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• A proactive team player who collaborates effectively while maintaining accountability for project success.