Sr. IT Project Manager

Job Summary Our client, a leader communication provider, is seeking a proactive IT Project Manager to join the Device Activation project team. Working directly under the leadership of the IT Program Manager, this role is critical to absorbing key project facilitation duties, managing budgets, and keeping high-visibility schedules on track. This position is W-2 only. We are not open to working with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role. Contract DetailsLocation: Maryland Heights, MO – Greenwood Village, CO – Charlotte, NCContract Length: 6–12-monthsWork Model: Hybrid Core ResponsibilitiesManaging approximately 2–3 medium-to-large technical projects concurrentlyBuilding and maintaining detailed project schedules in Microsoft ProjectOwning project milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and action itemsWorking across development, architecture, engineering, infrastructure and business teamsGetting necessary information and decisions from highly utilized technical resourcesManaging and tracking project budgetsFacilitating project meetings and documenting decisions/action itemsEnsuring project information and status are accurately maintained in JiraPreparing and maintaining executive/project reporting and status decksCommunicating project health, risks, roadblocks and decisions clearly to leadershipCoordinating vendors, contractors and external partners when applicableUnderstanding enough of the underlying technology to ask intelligent questions, identify dependencies and drive technical teams toward decisionsOperating effectively in environments that may use Waterfall, Agile/Scrum or a combination of methodologies Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)5+ years of experience leading and delivering complex projects within large enterprise environments, with responsibility for project planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communicationExperience within the telecommunications or cable industry, with an understanding of industry-specific operations, technologies, and business processesProven success managing technology-driven projects, including infrastructure, systems, software, network, or other technical implementations, rather than exclusively business-focused initiativesStrong proficiency in Microsoft Project, with the ability to develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules, dependencies, resource plans, critical paths, and project milestonesRecent experience leading projects using Waterfall methodologies, including structured planning, requirements management, project governance, and sequential delivery approachesWorking knowledge of Agile and Scrum frameworks, with the ability to effectively collaborate with development teams operating in Agile delivery environmentsExperience working within hybrid project environments that incorporate both Waterfall and Agile practices, ensuring alignment across business, technical, and delivery teams Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)Bachelor's degreeTelecommunications/cable experienceLarge-scale technical deployment experienceApplication development/SDLC experienceNetwork or infrastructure project experienceDevice/equipment deployment experienceExperience partnering closely with architecture and engineering teamsVendor/contractor managementPMP or other PMI certificationScrum/Agile certification or formal training Work EnvironmentLocation: Maryland Heights, MO (open to Greenwood Village or Charlotte)Work Model: Hybrid Compensation & BenefitsPay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $45.00 and $65.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy. [143114]