IT Project Manager 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an IT Project Manager II to independently lead complex projects and mentor junior project managers. In this full-time role, you will develop project plans, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and facilitate stakeholder communication.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of IT project management experience in complex environments, strong problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with project management tools such as ServiceNow and Jira.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of IT project management experience in a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven success managing complex, cross functional projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large IT projects with minimal oversight.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage project budgets.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage changes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

MS Project

Jira

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The HDR IT Project Manager II delivers complex, higher risk IT projects independently and provides mentorship to junior project managers. This role is responsible for broad scope initiatives with significant business impact for multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large IT projects with minimal oversight
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations using project management tools (ServiceNow SPM). Manage dependencies, estimates, and replanning activities independently
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage changes to project scope or timelines. Escalate appropriately based on impact thresholds
• Proactively manage team communication, clarifying dependencies, risks, and changes as they arise. Tailor ceremonies to improve engagement and delivery effectiveness
• Negotiate resources, timelines, and priorities across teams to meet project goals. Leverage KPIs to inform trade‑offs and actions
• Track outcomes and validate delivered value
• Facilitate executive level status reporting. Present risks, impacts, and options to leaders with confidence
• Leverage quantitative project data (e.g., schedule performance, cost variance, resource utilization, risk trends, and delivery metrics) to analyze project health, identify risks and opportunities early, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations that inform stakeholder decision‑making and improve delivery outcomes
• Foster a high performing team environment by leading with emotional intelligence. Inspire, motivate, and support team members through change and challenges. Address delivery friction and reinforce accountability without formal authority
• Manage stakeholder expectations, explain impacts, and adapt communication to audience needs
• Incorporate change impacts and communications into project plans
• Ensure adherence to and drive continuous improvement of established PMO processes

Preferred Qualification

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification
• Experience managing vendor contracts and external partners

Required Qualification

• Minimum 3 years of IT project management experience in a complex enterprise environment
• Proven success managing complex, cross functional projects on time and within budget
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow)

Industry

IT

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

May 26, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.