Information Technology Project Manager

SURGE Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing in Columbus, OH seeks an organized IT Project Manager to oversee initiatives from planning through completion. You will coordinate internal teams and external vendors, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure projects stay within scope while delivering value.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential to drive results and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects from planning through completion.
• Strong client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to develop project plans, track budgets, assess risks, and monitor performance.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and team coordination skills.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to support execution.
• Monitor resource availability to keep projects on schedule.
• Track budgets and manage changes to scope, schedules, and costs.
• Measure project performance and progress toward goals.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Establish productive relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Delegate tasks based on team strengths and experience.
• Provide guidance and coaching to improve team performance.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 certification (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking an organized, results-driven IT Project Manager to oversee projects from initial planning through completion. This individual will coordinate internal teams and external vendors, manage timelines and resources, and ensure projects are delivered within scope and budget.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, identify risks, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones to track progress.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to support successful project execution.
• Monitor resource availability and allocation to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Track project budgets and manage changes to scope, schedules, and costs using appropriate review and approval processes.
• Measure project performance and evaluate progress toward short- and long-term goals.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalat
• Maintain clear communication with clients, internal teams, vendors, and leadership regarding project status, priorities, and challenges.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with vendors and other external partners.
• Delegate project tasks based on team members’ strengths, skills, and experience.
• Provide guidance and coaching to support team performance and accountability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps.
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, processes, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects from planning through completion.
• Strong client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to develop project plans, track budgets, assess risks, and monitor performance.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and team coordination skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification preferred.