Delivery Lead, IT Projects - Agile & Jira | Hybrid

BCforward; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an IT Project Manager III in Plano, TX to lead delivery of complex IT initiatives in a hybrid environment. The role emphasizes Agile practices, Jira, and strong financial governance to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and report progress to leadership with data-driven insights. The position is a 12-month contract with potential conversion to permanent, requiring sponsor-free work authorization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and Agile frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and budget management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive project success.
• Proficiency with Agile tools, especially Jira.
• Certification in Agile or PMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery using Agile methodologies.
• Plan, execute, and close projects while managing scope, schedule, resources, and budgets.
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project health, identify risks and issues, and drive mitigation plans.
• Align delivery with financial principles and budget management requirements.
• Provide clear, data-driven status reporting to leadership.

Skills

Agile delivery

Jira proficiency

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis (Excel)

Risk identification

Status reporting

Communication skills

Project governance

Tools

Jira

PM tools

Job description

BCforward is seeking an IT Project Manager III in Plano, TX to lead delivery of complex IT initiatives in a hybrid environment. The role emphasizes Agile practices, Jira, and strong financial governance to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and report progress to leadership with data-driven insights. The position is a 12-month contract with potential conversion to permanent, requiring sponsor-free work authorization.