IT Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to oversee complex operational and technology initiatives in West Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position will guide multiple concurrent projects that support business growth, process improvement, and enterprise system delivery. The role partners with business and IT stakeholders to keep programs aligned, organized, and moving toward measurable results. Success in this position requires strong leadership, disciplined execution, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities:
• Direct several high-impact initiatives at the same time, ensuring business and technology teams remain aligned on priorities, timelines, and outcomes.
• Drive end-to-end project execution through formal governance stages, managing scope, budget, schedules, risks, and final delivery milestones.
• Coordinate parallel workstreams for operations-focused programs, removing obstacles and maintaining momentum across dependent teams.
• Apply Agile and iterative delivery practices to large-scale efforts with demanding deadlines and evolving requirements.
• Monitor resource needs and capacity plans to support efficient staffing and delivery performance across assigned projects.
• Prepare forecasts, estimates, stage gate materials, and milestone plans, including the development of epics and broader delivery roadmaps.
• Support steering committee and portfolio governance activities by organizing project updates, prioritization inputs, and decision-making materials.
• Maintain visibility into cross-project dependencies and partner with leadership to manage impacts across vertical and horizontal teams.
• Contribute to project management standards and mentor other project managers by sharing guidance on planning, scoping, and execution.
• Oversee major system implementation or upgrade efforts when applicable, ensuring controlled delivery and stakeholder readiness.• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience; military experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• At least 7 years of project management experience with increasing responsibility for complex business and IT initiatives.
• Minimum of 2 years working in a cross-functional Agile environment using iterative delivery methods.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale implementations, upgrades, or other enterprise technology delivery efforts.
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks, governance disciplines, and structured delivery practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Experience using Atlassian Jira is preferred.
• Background in insurance or financial services is preferred, along with PMP certification or comparable project leadership credentials.