IT Project Manager

Location: Broomfield, CO (Hybrid, 3-4 days/week in office)

Start Date: September 14 or 2 weeks from offer
Duration: 3+ month contract with strong potential to extend or convert to hire
Compensation: $60-70/hr (W2 only)
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to provide immediate delivery leadership during a period of transition within their IT PMO. This role involves taking ownership of a portfolio of active and emerging initiatives, establishing structure and clarity across evolving priorities, and keeping cross-functional teams focused on measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, hands-on project leader who can operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and build credibility quickly across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent IT projects from initiation through transition or closeout
• Establish project scope, objectives, milestones, workstreams, governance, and decision rights
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and executive dashboards
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
• Facilitate project, workstream, steering committee, and vendor meetings
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders across regions and time zones
• Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, or hybrid) based on project needs
• Manage project documentation using tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, Teams, and Confluence

Requirements

• 8+ years of project management experience, including complex enterprise IT initiatives
• Experience with infrastructure and enterprise applications projects
• Proven experience stabilizing delivery and creating structure in ambiguous or changing environments
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward with limited direction
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional teams and vendors
• Experience working within a global organization, coordinating stakeholders across regions and time zones
• Strong knowledge of project planning, governance, risk/issue management, change control, and executive reporting
• Experience with Smartsheet, including project plans, dashboards, and reports
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP knowledge
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma certification/training
• Experience in a highly technical, engineering, research, or deep-technology environment
• Experience supporting PMO maturity, intake, prioritization, or governance
• Experience leading enterprise technology migrations or infrastructure initiatives

Benefits

• Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K