IT Manager | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; GBP 79,000 - 132,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Computer & Information Systems Manager for a remote contract role. You will own multi-quarter technology initiatives, develop detailed plans, and ensure alignment with business goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage external vendors, monitor SLAs, and report progress to stakeholders. Strong communication, risk management, and governance skills are essential to keep initiatives on track.

Qualifications

• Led multi-quarter technology initiatives with full ownership.
• Coordinating complex programs across multiple teams and functions.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage external vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executives.
• Experience documenting progress and risks for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with external vendors to meet SLAs.
• Guide project participants and resolve conflicts.
• Monitor progress and identify risks early.
• Deliver concise status reports to stakeholders.
• Uphold quality standards across all project phases.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Job description

Position: Computer & Information Systems Managers
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70 - $130/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans for focused technology initiatives, outlining timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and oversee activities with external vendors, ensuring vendor deliverables meet established service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Guide and support project participants, fostering effective collaboration and resolving conflicts to keep the initiative on track.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identifying risks and facilitating timely decision-making.
• Deliver concise, actionable reports on status, risks, and outcomes to key stakeholders, both in written and verbal formats.
• Uphold quality standards across all phases of the project, ensuring objectives are met within scope and constraints.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in the domain, leading multi-quarter technology initiatives with full cycle ownership.
• Demonstrated expertise in team management, cross-functional leadership, and conflict resolution within complex projects.
• Proven track record of successful vendor management and negotiation, particularly with external technology providers.
• Strong familiarity with establishing, monitoring, and enforcing SLAs and reporting on vendor performance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex progress updates for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience producing clear, actionable project documentation and executive-level reports.