IT Project Manager

Motion Recruitment; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives across cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications. You will partner with technical teams, business leaders, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business goals.

The role requires strong communication and governance, with a focus on risk management, budgeting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing technology-focused projects.
• Experience overseeing projects involving infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, or digital workplace technologies.
• Proven ability to manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid frameworks.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience developing project documentation, status reports, risk assessments, and implementation plans.
• Ability to identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive technology projects across cloud, security, and enterprise apps.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Balance timelines, budgets, resources, and business objectives.
• Develop and communicate project plans, risks, and mitigations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & resource planning

Communication skills

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Planner

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

This opportunity is for an experienced IT Project Manager who will lead and drive a variety of technology projects spanning cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise applications, system upgrades, and digital workplace solutions. In this role, you will work closely with technical teams, business leaders, and external partners to ensure complex projects are delivered successfully while balancing timelines, budgets, resources, and business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project leader who enjoys operating at the center of business and technology. You'll have the chance to influence strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations, and help shape project management best practices within a dynamic IT environment. The ideal candidate is someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and bring structure and accountability to large-scale technology programs. This position is eligible for contract to hire.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience managing technology-focused projects
• Experience overseeing projects involving infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, or digital workplace technologies
• Proven ability to manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and business stakeholders
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid frameworks
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Experience developing project documentation, status reports, risk assessments, and implementation plans
• Ability to identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Planner, Teams, SharePoint, or similar project management platforms
• Exposure to cloud technologies, networking, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 environments
• Experience working within professional services, consulting, engineering, or multi-site organizations
• Familiarity with IT service management principles and operational support processes
• Project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or ITIL Foundation
• Experience supporting enterprise transformation, migration, or modernization initiatives

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 30% Cloud & Microsoft 365 Initiatives
• 25% Infrastructure & Systems Projects
• 20% Cybersecurity & Compliance Programs
• 15% Enterprise Applications
• 10% Project Management Tools & Reporting

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Project Planning, Tracking & Delivery
• 30% Stakeholder & Team Coordination
• 20% Risk, Budget & Resource Management
• 10% Process Improvement & Governance