IT Project Manager III

Position Purpose

As an IT Project Manager, you will play a key role in advancing Charter’s strategic digital initiatives. You’ll partner closely with business unit and functional leaders to lead multiple large-to-medium, high-impact projects that drive enterprise transformation. This role is ideal for a confident, adaptable leader who thrives in complex environments, excels at influencing without authority, and enjoys turning strategy into execution across both business and technology teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver enterprise-level digital initiatives aligned to Charter’s annual priorities and long-term strategic goals

• Partner with digital leadership and key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, success criteria, and governance

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including communication, risk mitigation, and change management strategies

• Plan, monitor, and control scope, schedule, budget, quality, and vendor performance throughout the project lifecycle

• Provide clear, executive-level project status updates to sponsors, leadership, and steering committees

• Proactively identify risks, manage scope changes, and develop contingency plans to keep projects on track

• Secure and negotiate project resources—both internal and external—ensuring the right talent is aligned to project needs

• Coach, mentor, and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong results

• Conduct project post-implementation reviews, capturing lessons learned to continuously improve Charter’s project delivery capabilities

• Educate and guide stakeholders on Charter’s project management methodologies, fostering consistency and best practices

• Ensure all work aligns with Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale business and technology projects, such as system implementations or enterprise initiatives

• Proven success delivering projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies

• Experience managing projects across multiple business functions (Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, etc.)

• Experience delivering solutions across a wide range of technologies (ERP, web platforms, middleware, infrastructure, upgrades)

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Clarity, MS Project, Jira, or similar

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to lead with situational awareness, adapting style to different stakeholder groups

• Strong organizational awareness, negotiation skills, and financial acumen

• Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority

• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Commitment to servant leadership, mentoring teams and strengthening delivery capabilities across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree

• 7+ years of experience managing large, complex business and technology initiatives

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Direct experience supporting or leading digital transformation initiatives

• Experience operating in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders (COEs, BRMs, portfolio leaders)

• Scrum Master experience

• PMP certification

Why This Role Matters

• This position sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and transformation. You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful digital initiatives, collaborate with senior leaders, and make a lasting impact on how Charter delivers value through technology.

• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing.

• Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).