IT Project Manager 2

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager II in Omaha, Nebraska, to lead complex IT projects and mentor junior project managers. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies, particularly Agile and Waterfall, with a proven ability to manage projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a knack for problem-solving, and the capability to manage stakeholder expectations while fostering a high-performing team environment.

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.
• Proactively manage team communication and stakeholder expectations.
• Track outcomes and validate delivered value.

Skills

IT project management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

MS Project

Jira

Job description

HDR IT Project Manager II

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). Manages 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. Escalates 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 tradeoffs 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 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 Qualifications

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

Required 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 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).

Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha

Schedule: Full‑time