Sr. IT Project Manager

About the role

Equal Plus Consulting is recruiting a Senior IT Project Manager for a contract‑to‑hire position (6‑12 months+, start ASAP) with a client based in Georgia. The role is hybrid/onsite; candidates must be local to one of the considered states: Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, or North Carolina. No agencies or third parties.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end IT projects, including planning, execution, implementation, and post‑go‑live activities.
• Develop and manage comprehensive cutover strategies, plans, schedules, and execution activities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to ensure cutover readiness and successful deployment.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation strategies, escalating when appropriate.
• Lead project meetings, status reviews, and executive‑level communications.
• Establish clear project objectives, timelines, deliverables, and accountability across project teams.
• Manage project scope, resources, schedules, and competing priorities.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and leadership.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to project team members throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, governance, and reporting are maintained throughout the project.

Requirements

• Senior‑level IT Project Management experience, preferably within large‑scale technology or ERP implementations.
• Demonstrated hands‑on cutover management experience, including planning, coordination, readiness, and execution.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional project teams.
• Strong professional communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams, dependencies, and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work across different ERP platforms and implementation environments; specific ERP software experience is not required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.