IT Project Manager

Talent Groups; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm based in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager specializing in Identity & Access Management. The successful candidate will manage multiple IT projects, liaise between technical teams, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets. A Bachelor's degree and PMP certification are highly preferred, with at least 8 years of relevant experience required. This contract-to-hire role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for leadership in innovative security initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional project management experience.
• 6+ years delivering large-scale complex projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project Online for scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple technical and business projects within scope and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans including schedules and risk management.
• Communicate project status and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Resource Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project Online

Power BI

JIRA

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title IT Project Manager – Identity & Access Management

Location Austin , TX

Employment Type Contract-to-Hire

Role Summary

CLIENT is preparing for multiple upcoming project initiatives, with a strong emphasis on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and broader IT and security programs. We are seeking a technically experienced IT Project Manager who brings hands-on technical foundations—such as IT infrastructure, networking, application development, or security—and has transitioned into project management.

This role requires deep practical understanding of IT and security concepts, strong discipline in enterprise project management, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project Online for scheduling, resource management, and reporting. The Project Manager will manage multiple concurrent projects, navigate complex resource dependencies, and communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project & Program Management: Plan, direct, and coordinate technical and business projects to ensure delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Project & Program Management: Manage projects in accordance with CLIENT corporate standards, operating procedures, and PMO processes.
• Project & Program Management: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and contingency plans.
• Project & Program Management: Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risks/issues, change control, and phase-gate approvals.
• Project & Program Management: Promote a culture of early risk identification, mitigation, accountability, and transparency.
• Project & Program Management: Ensure high-priority deliverables remain on track and escalations are handled appropriately.

Technical & Domain Focus

• Manage IAM-related initiatives including account management, access provisioning, and related security controls.
• Oversee additional IT and security projects spanning domains such as WAN, middleware (e.g., TIBCO), and enterprise systems.
• Flex between IAM and general IT initiatives based on organizational priorities.

Resource & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with resource managers to secure appropriate technical resources.
• Negotiate and collaborate with other project managers competing for shared resources.
• Demonstrate strong capability in resource forecasting, capacity planning, and variance management.
• Manage vendor activities and ensure alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Lead cross-functional, matrixed teams and foster collaboration and candid communication.

Reporting & Communication

• Produce weekly (and ad-hoc) project status reports tailored to varying stakeholder and executive audiences.
• Proactively communicate project health, risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Lead conversations with project sponsors, senior leadership, and executives as required.
• Demonstrate strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with sound judgment around escalation.

Tools & Systems

• Create and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project Online, including:
• Task types (Fixed Work, Fixed Duration, Fixed Units)
• Critical path analysis
• Dependencies, constraints, baselines, and variance tracking
• Perform advanced resource management, including use of the Engagements Table (CLIENT-specific process).
• Leverage Power BI and Microsoft Project Online for project reporting.
• Use JIRA for task assignment, tracking, and execution management.
• Utilize Excel, including Power Query and PivotTables, for analysis and reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead and manage highly complex projects with a high degree of autonomy.
• Support organizational change management initiatives related to project delivery.
• Maintain a strong understanding of CLIENT business operations and supporting systems.
• Mentor or support onboarding and readiness activities for other Project Managers.
• Participate in or lead PMO process improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations on issues that extend beyond standard procedures or practices.

Project Scope

• Approximately 15 projects currently queued
• 6 IAM-focused projects (account management, provisioning, access controls)
• Remaining projects across various IT and security domains
• Project assignment may shift based on organizational priorities.

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years of related professional experience beyond degree requirements
• Minimum 6 years as a Project Manager delivering large-scale, complex projects
• Proven experience creating and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project Online or Project Server
• Experience with project reporting using Microsoft Project Online and Power BI

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 2 years in a Program Manager role
• Task assignment and tracking using JIRA
• Familiarity with CLIENT energy, market, and utility business operations

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Certifications

• PMP – Project Management Professional (Highly Preferred)
• PgMP – Program Management Professional (Preferred)