IT Project Manager — Hybrid/Remote-Ready, Modernization Lead

Diamond Technology, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Job summary

Diamond Technology, Inc. is hiring an IT Project Manager for a hybrid role with on-site presence Mondays and Tuesdays in San Francisco. The position is a 1-year contract, 40 hours per week, paying $85–$95 per hour.

The role requires leading complex IT modernization projects and managing scope, schedules, budgets, and risk. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field with 2 years of project management experience, or 6+ years in a similar role, and be authorized to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field plus 2 years managing integrated information systems projects, OR 6+ years of that experience.
• Lead PM on at least 2 integrated IT systems or infrastructure projects in the last 5 years with scope, schedule, budget and risk management.
• Authorized to work in the U.S., available within 30 days, Monday–Friday 8–5 Pacific, any remote work within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-year IT modernization projects from planning through implementation and operational transition.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and success metrics.
• Develop and maintain project charters, work plans, risk registers, communication plans, and executive reporting.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between IT leadership, business departments, vendors, and external partners.
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups and facilitate effective decision‑making.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment and foster accountability and transparency.
• Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and business impacts to executive leadership and governance bodies.
• Prepare performance reports, dashboards, and progress summaries.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business‑focused communications.
• Oversee implementation activities including system integration, testing, deployment, UAT, and production readiness.
• Ensure compliance with security, architecture, and governance standards.
• Identify risks and issues; develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead change management, training and user adoption activities.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and third‑party consulting.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual deliverables are achieved.
• Support enterprise governance, portfolio management, and best practices.
• Develop and present project metrics, dashboards, and recommendations to leadership.
• Promote continuous improvement in project delivery and service management.

Skills

Lead IT project management

Charters & RACIs

Budgeting & funding

Stakeholder communication

IT modernization projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Job description

Diamond Technology, Inc. is hiring an IT Project Manager for a hybrid role with on-site presence Mondays and Tuesdays in San Francisco. The position is a 1-year contract, 40 hours per week, paying $85–$95 per hour.

The role requires leading complex IT modernization projects and managing scope, schedules, budgets, and risk. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field with 2 years of project management experience, or 6+ years in a similar role, and be authorized to