Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Title: Senior IT Project Manager-(Research)Specialty: IT Project Management / Agile DeliveryRemote / Hybrid / Onsite: HybridLocation: New Orleans, Louisiana Direct Hire/PermPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Our client is a leading private research university. Based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, they are looking to hire a Senior IT Project Manager on a full-time basisThis is an opportunity to lead meaningful technology initiatives that directly support research, academic, and institutional operations within a highly respected university environment. The ideal candidate enjoys navigating complex stakeholder environments, driving Agile project delivery, and helping diverse teams successfully execute impactful technology projects. You'll work closely with researchers, business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership while influencing projects with broad institutional visibility.Required Skills & ExperienceExperience leading technology projects that support research, academic research, scientific research, research computing, or similar research-focused environmentsAbility to work directly with researchers, faculty, principal investigators (PIs), and cross-functional stakeholdersAgile/Scrum project management experienceExperience managing multiple concurrent IT projectsStrong stakeholder communication and relationship management skillsExperience facilitating meetings and driving project outcomesStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with Agile planning tools such as Jira, Rally, VersionOne, or similar platformsStrong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependenciesExperience working with both technical and non-technical teamsAbility to communicate effectively with executive leadership and project stakeholdersExperience gathering requirements, documenting project needs, and supporting project planning activitiesDesired Skills & ExperienceHigher education experienceAcademic research environment experienceHealthcare research experiencePMP CertificationScrum-related certificationExperience mentoring project managers or Agile teamsProcess improvement initiativesWhat You Will Be DoingTech BreakdownAgile/Scrum methodologiesJira, Rally, VersionOne, or related platformsMicrosoft Office SuiteEnterprise technology projectsCross-functional project delivery environmentsDaily ResponsibilitiesLead technology projects through the full project lifecycleFacilitate Agile ceremonies and planning activitiesCoordinate technical and business stakeholdersMonitor project scope, schedule, risks, and deliverablesSupport project teams in resolving roadblocksCommunicate project status to leadership and stakeholdersManage multiple projects simultaneouslyAssist in requirements gathering and project planningMentor team members on Agile best practicesDrive continuous process improvement initiativesMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. xhyhwjd Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Motion Recruitment