Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager

Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite (Wednesday is the anchor day), 2 days remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Initial 6-Month Assignment

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-level technology initiatives across a global organization. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, resource coordination, and project delivery. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on project leader who can operate independently, engage with executive stakeholders, and successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers the opportunity to support strategic technology and financial systems initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams across North America, EMEA, and LATAM regions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Manage projects through the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through execution, implementation, and closure.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with quality standards and business objectives.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables while maintaining overall project governance.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, leadership teams, and business partners.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and key decisions to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and status reviews while driving accountability across project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to scope, budget, and timelines.
• Manage project changes, ensuring scope modifications, schedule updates, and budget adjustments are documented and approved appropriately.
• Escalate project concerns and recommend solutions to maintain project success.

Resource & Quality Management

• Coordinate internal and external resources to support project execution.
• Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards and organizational requirements.
• Monitor project performance and resource utilization to optimize efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-10 years of IT Project Management experience.
• Proven experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience working in global environments supporting teams across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of project governance, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and project priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and quickly ramp up into new environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Finance or Financial Systems projects.
• Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), SAP, or similar enterprise financial platforms.
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with project portfolio and planning tools such as Planview.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Experience interacting with executive and C-level stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Project Planning & Execution
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Change Management
• Budget & Resource Management
• Executive Communication
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Financial Systems Projects
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Time Management & Prioritization

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule requiring three days onsite each week.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting enterprise technology initiatives.
• High visibility role with significant interaction across business and technology teams.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects while partnering with global stakeholders and executive leadership.

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