IT Project Manager Lead, Progression

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale, cross-functional programs and projects independently, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables in partnership with executive sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Oversee portfolio-level governance, including budgets, timelines, and resource allocation, to drive effective execution and maximize return on investment.
• Mentor and develop project management talent, including coaching junior project managers to build capability and strengthen PMO maturity.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices, promoting consistency and operational excellence across the organization.
• Provide strategic portfolio reporting and insights, including KPIs, project health, and alignment to business objectives, for senior leadership decision-making.
• Apply strong business acumen to support business partners, identifying opportunities to leverage technology solutions that enable and advance strategic goals.
• Proactively identify and champion innovative technology opportunities, optimizing the use of IT to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and business value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, service partners, and external vendors to manage project delivery, monitor progress, and anticipate future resource and capability needs.
• Lead technology demand management and strategic planning efforts, including managing the intake pipeline, contributing to technology roadmaps, guiding prioritization, and supporting contract negotiations, funding decisions, and expectation management with business partners.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an additional 2 years of experience may be considered.
• Licenses/Certifications Required: PMP Certification Preferred: CAPM, Agile certification or Professional Engineer license where applicable
• Experience Required: 8 years of project/program management experience, including enterprise-level initiatives.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Subject-matter-expert in program management, portfolio management, and strategic planning; deep understanding of organizational dynamics and stakeholder engagement; knowledge of compliance and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated exceptional executive-level communication; strategic risk management; advanced financial modeling and forecasting; facilitation of cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives; influence senior leadership; manage complex interdependencies and drive transformation; foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement: Champion efficiency and scale through innovation. Business strategy and enterprise-level operations. Organizational change management and transformation planning. Governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements in project delivery. Forecast long-term impact and guide decision-making with data
• Cultivate stakeholder trust and drive cultural alignment Navigate ambiguity and lead change through complexity. Author and present executive reports and strategic proposals.
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and global teams. Expertise in project portfolio management tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan w/ company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!