IT Project Manager (46449)

LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract with a client in the Central IL or Kentucky area. Local candidates are preferred.

The role focuses on leading enterprise‑level PM initiatives, building robust schedules, and guiding project teams to deliver on time and within scope. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of IT project management experience across large environments, with expertise in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, and strong change

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT project management experience in large enterprise settings.
• Experience leading projects from inception to closure using Waterfall, Agile or Hybrid.
• Strong governance, risk management and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level project management initiatives from initiation through closure.
• Build schedules addressing tasks, resources, dependencies and estimates.
• Identify when scope, cost, or time require adjustments and manage accordingly.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and track issues to minimize blockers.
• Leverage lessons learned to improve future projects.
• Provide leadership and coaching to project teams and stakeholders.
• Engage business stakeholders to align PM principles with objectives.
• Influence outcomes through effective leadership and communication.

Skills

IT Project Management

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

MS Dynamics

OpenText

Cognos

Hyperion

Timekeeping/Attendance apps

Job description

Added Oct 05, 2026 IT Project Manager (46449) Erlanger, KY | Contract Apply

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Job Description

Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract opportunity with our client in the Central, IL or Kentucky area! Local candidates will be given preference.

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!

The IT Project Managers will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the enterprise-level/key strategic project management initiatives from Initiation through Closure.
• Build out a schedule that addresses all key project areas (tasks, resources, dependencies, estimates) while challenging common assumptions to deliver quality on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Able to identify when adjustments are needed to a projects triple constraints (scope, cost, time) regardless of the PM methodology (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) deployed.
• Identify risk/risks mitigation plan(s) and capture issues/plan, drive all necessary follow-through to minimize risks, and remove blockers.
• Leverage project documentation and lessons learned for future efforts.
• Provide thought leadership and advance the project management profession while continuing to grow in the knowledge of project management methodologies and leading practices.
• Develop and coach project team members so they understand what they are accountable for delivering and feel empowered to make the necessary decisions to deliver; provide adequate direction and support.
• Engage business stakeholders to apply PM principles to achieve their objectives and business drivers.
• Leverage organizational dynamics to influence outcomes through leadership and communication skills.
• Engage appropriate stakeholders in risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Requirements:

• Must have 7+ years of experience of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in IT project management (scheduling, managing, leading, and delivering projects from inception to close; demonstrated ability to identify and motivate resources, with the right skillset, to deliver the project scope)
• Provide strategic guidance to the team, identifying opportunities to improve and innovate.
• Apply project management best practices and methodologies, ensuring that the project team is following established standards.
• Participate in project governance and oversight activities, including a persistent focus on RAIDD items, to ensure projects are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that projects are integrated and aligned with overall business strategies
• 3+years prior experience in large scale environments focusing on the Application space such as (MS Dynamics, OpenText, Cognos, Hyperion, IBM Applications, Timekeeping/Attendance apps, etc.)
• Maintaining applications, supporting applications, implementing new versions and modernization of applications
• Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
• Deep understanding and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools
• Experienced in working with partners/vendors to lead their expectations and engaging them to address project issues
• Proven ability to manage projects in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies
• Organizational Change Management mindset and experience building stakeholder and communication plans
• Must be well versed and understand PMP principles and fundamentals.

Desired Experience:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is desired, but not required

The base range for this contract position is $45.00 - $75.00 per hour, depending on experience; pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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If you receive a suspicious offer or communication claiming to be from us, do not share any personal or financial information. You can notify us using our contact page at Contact Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc .