Project Manager

IT Project/Program Manager

Client is seeking an experienced IT Project/Program Manager to lead multiple fast-paced enterprise technology initiatives with distributed teams. This role will manage large-scale IT implementations and system upgrades across the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, testing, deployment, risk management, stakeholder communication, and vendor coordination.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple simultaneous IT initiatives with distributed teams.
• Lead IT initiatives through the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, scope, milestones, budget, status tracking, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Design and maintain project vision, working standards, and team agreements.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage issues and troubleshoot problems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track, update, and communicate project status related to progress, budget, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to business, IT, vendor, and executive stakeholders.
• Use data analytics to track project performance, optimize processes, and support informed decision-making.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Technologies

• 5–10+ years of experience in Project/Program Management for large-scale IT implementations.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional technology implementations or system upgrades.
• Experience managing the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, testing, and deployment.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience managing third-party vendors against SOW deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management experience across business, IT, and executive leadership.
• Experience coordinating with offshore or global delivery teams.
• Excellent communication, escalation, and decision facilitation skills.
• Hands-on experience managing system upgrades, including SIT, UAT, and production deployments.
• Strong understanding of release management, defect triage, and risk mitigation practices.
• Familiarity with integrated systems, APIs, and operational platforms.

Preferred Skills or Experience

• PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in airline, cargo, or logistics systems.
• iCargo or equivalent platform experience.
• Experience with IBS Software platforms.
• Experience with enterprise integrations, including APIs, messaging systems, and operational platforms.

Work Details

• Onsite role

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.