IT Project Manager: Enterprise Tech & Integration Lead

Sonida Senior Living; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and governance standards.

The role focuses on enterprise project delivery, system integrations (Yardi, DSSI, Amazon), and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize operations and resident/associate experiences. Strong PM expertise and PMP-style certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive IT project management experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven success managing cross-functional technology projects involving system integrations, business process improvement, and vendor collaboration.
• Experience in the senior living, healthcare, or hospitality industry preferred.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM).
• Experience with project portfolio management or enterprise transformation initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technology Initiatives: Drive the successful implementation of technology projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Project Planning & Execution: Create and maintain detailed project plans using tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project, ensuring accountability and visibility.
• System Integration Roadmap: Collaborate with IT leadership to design and execute an integration roadmap that enhances efficiency and data flow across core platforms (e.g., Yardi, DSSI, Amazon, etc.).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Budgeting & Financial Stewardship: Develop and maintain project budgets; track and report financial performance.
• Monitor project ROI and support the development of business cases for technology investments.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate with strategic technology partners and solution providers for timely delivery.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with internal policies, SOX requirements, data governance standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Refine project management templates and reporting frameworks.
• Track and report project performance metrics, preparing executive summaries and dashboards.

Skills

IT project management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor collaboration

SOX/compliance

PMO reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Business

PMP or PMI-ACP/CSM certification preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Yardi

Job description

Sonida Senior Living is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and governance standards.

The role focuses on enterprise project delivery, system integrations (Yardi, DSSI, Amazon), and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize operations and resident/associate experiences. Strong PM expertise and PMP-style certification are preferred.