IT Project Manager Lead/Specialist Pay depending on experience $60-$75 an hour
American StaffCorp is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager Lead / Specialist to manage technology projects involving SAP S/4HANA, system integrations, data analytics, and enterprise technology initiatives. This position is ideal for an experienced IT Project Manager who can successfully lead projects from initiation through completion while managing budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations. The selected candidate will oversee a variety of IT projects, ranging from multiple smaller initiatives to medium and large-scale implementations. Projects may include implementing new SAP modules, integrating systems, and supporting data and analytics initiatives. We are looking for someone who is comfortable navigating changing priorities, working with multiple business and technical teams, and bringing structure and organization to complex projects. Experience managing SAP-related IT projects is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage IT projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
- Oversee projects from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and completion.
- Manage multiple smaller projects or lead medium to large-scale technology initiatives.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Coordinate projects involving SAP S/4HANA, system integrations, data analytics, and enterprise technology systems.
- Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and project leadership to ensure successful project delivery.
- Monitor project scope, timelines, costs, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Identify potential project issues and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on track.
- Facilitate project meetings and communicate progress, challenges, and action items.
- Manage project budgets, spending forecasts, and resource requirements.
- Ensure projects follow established Project Management Office (PMO) standards and procedures.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and performance metrics.
- Lead project teams through issue resolution, risk mitigation, and changing business requirements.
- Support Agile practices, including Scrum methodologies when applicable.
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party project activities.
- Conduct project reviews and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other project managers and project team members as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of directly related IT project management experience with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as outlined below.
- Demonstrated experience leading technology projects from initiation through completion.
- Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working with business and technical stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of project management processes, governance, and documentation.
- Ability to work through ambiguous situations and changing project requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using project management tools and software.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams and leadership.
Preferred Experience
- Candidates with experience in the following areas will receive strong consideration:
- SAP S/4HANA or other SAP-related IT projects
- SAP module implementations or enhancements
- Enterprise system integrations
- Data and analytics projects
- Agile / Scrum project management
- Microsoft Project
- JIRA
- Project Management Office (PMO) processes
- Enterprise technology implementations
- Vendor and third-party project coordination
- Project budget management and forecasting
- Leading multiple simultaneous IT initiatives
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, plus 7 years of directly related experience.
- Associate's Degree in a related field, plus 10 years of directly related experience.
- 12 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Preferred certifications include:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Certifications are preferred but not required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced IT Project Manager who understands how to keep complex technology initiatives organized, on schedule, and within budget. We are especially interested in candidates who have managed SAP-related projects, worked with Agile/Scrum teams, and successfully coordinated projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders. This individual should be comfortable working in environments where requirements may evolve, priorities can change, and strong communication and project leadership are essential. The ability to work onsite in Oklahoma City approximately 2–3 days per week is strongly preferred.
Position Details
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid; 2–3 days onsite strongly preferred
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Employment Type: Temp to Hire
- Anticipated Start: November 2, 2026