Information Technology Project Manager

Insight Global; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager in New Orleans, LA, to lead IT-driven projects and coordinate business-side efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Project Management and Business Analysis, along with strong knowledge of PM methodologies. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical and vision insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Project Management and Business Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Proven experience driving business readiness across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project management: planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Manage cross-functional business readiness and transition activities.
• Facilitate workshops to define scope, gather requirements, and align deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Business Analysis

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Smartsheet

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

This is a full‑time position and will be 100% onsite in New Orleans, LA. We are offering a max salary of $140,000. The client is hiring a Project Manager with strong Business Analyst skills to lead IT‑driven projects and coordinate business‑side transition efforts. This role acts as the connector between business units, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure smooth delivery and readiness across departments such as operations, customer service, finance, and shared services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project management: planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Manage cross‑functional business readiness and transition activities.
• Facilitate workshops to define scope, gather requirements, and align deliverables.
• Document business processes and create readiness checklists.
• Coordinate communication between business and technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with governance, data security, and regulatory standards.
• Support cutover planning and post‑go‑live stabilization.

Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Project Management and Business Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Skilled in tools such as Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Proven experience driving business readiness across multiple functions.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems.

Nice‑to‑have Skills and Experience

• Experience in regulated industries (utilities, energy, etc.).
• Certifications: PMP, CSM, CAPM, PROSCI.
• Strong documentation and process mapping skills.
• Ability to work independently and align with PMO governance.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management

Industries

Utilities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)