IT Project Manager

Russell Tobin; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking an IT Project Manager in Orlando, FL to lead a portfolio of complex technical projects within a program. This senior role requires coordinating cross-discipline teams and managing schedules, budgets, and risks.

You will work with onshore, near-shore, and offshore teams, applying Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, and Hybrid methods. A strong PM background and architectural awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical programs.
• Experience leading distributed teams (onshore, near shore, offshore).
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Knowledge of Agile Application Lifecycle Management and tools like JIRA, Confluence/Wiki, Smartsheet.
• Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of projects within the US Parks Portfolio, leading scope, schedule, cost, and quality risks.
• Develop and manage project scope, timelines, risks, and quality from initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and leadership to establish cross-program processes.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery.
• Maintain monthly forecast submissions and adjust resource allocations and partner forecasts as needed.
• Conduct regular program status meetings with partners and stakeholders to align needs.
• Create program presentations and reports for management, sponsors, and partners.
• Coordinate with resource managers for weekly or monthly allocations of project teams.

Skills

Agile

Kanban

Waterfall

Hybrid methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Agile ALM knowledge

Tools

JIRA

Confluence/Wiki

Smartsheet

Job description

Our client, one of the largest commercial bank in the United States, is looking to hire a IT Project Manager in Orlando, FL.

Role: IT Project Manager

Location: Orlando, FL- Hybrid (4 days/week onsite, Friday Remote)

Duration: 12 months contract

Pay Rate: $80/hour - $85/hour on w2 DOE

Job Overview:

As a Senior Technical Project Manager you will identify, plan and coordinate a set of related projects within a program and manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies. You will also apply project management principles and techniques to lead project schedule, scope, quality, cost and performance risks. The Senior Technical Project Manager will work closely with cross-discipline technology teams, leadership and business partners to understand technical and business direction, milestones and budget, as well as provide thought leadership to project management team.

Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will manage a group of projects within the US Parks Portfolio. You will apply project management principles and lead project schedule, scope, quality, cost, and performance risks. You will also lead the activities of the team by understanding the role of each team member and their scope of work. This position works closely with technology teams, leadership, and other businesses. High degree of partnership and collaboration is needed.
• Develop and manage the project scope, timelines, risks, and quality management across the entire project lifecycle (initiation through completion).
• Works with development teams, including Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and leadership to establish processes across all program areas that will ensure success on strategically prioritized projects and improve efficiency.
• Successfully develops and maintains project budgets and ensures their delivery in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Maintains monthly forecast submissions, including making adjustments as needed to resource allocations, vendor payment schedules, and forecast for partner teams.
• Conducts regular program status meetings with all partners, keeping needs and requirements continuously in view.
• Builds program presentations and reports for management, leadership, sponsors, and partners.
• Works with resource managers for weekly or monthly allocations of project team

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully managing complex technical program/projects.
• Adept at leading and prioritizing projects in a program and working seamlessly with distributed teams (onshore, near shore, and offshore).
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills, communication (written and verbal), time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools like JIRA, Confluence/Wiki, and Smartsheet
• Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with budget tracking, including actuals vs. forecast, submitting forecasts, and providing variance explanations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Agile Certifications (CSM; ACP; CSPO; SAFe; LeSS)
• Experience in the supply chain industry, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) like Blue Yonder, SAP WMS, and Oracle WMS

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.