IT Senior Project Manager

Govserviceshub; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental technology department in Boston is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to oversee the Enterprise Data Warehouse Project. The role includes coordinating project activities, reporting to management, and developing detailed project plans. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and PMP certification, with at least 3 years of IT project management experience. Strong skills in SDLC, Agile methodologies, and communication are essential. This position offers an opportunity to lead complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT project management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and project management methodologies.
• Experience leading meetings and drafting application requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities for adherence to project plan and goals.
• Report project status, timelines, and risks to management.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets to meet time frames.

Skills

IT project management experience

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Agile Project Management principles

MS Office applications proficiency

Communication skills

Change management practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

Boston, United States | Posted on 10/30/2025

The IT Senior Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to provide project management services for the Enterprise Data Warehouse Project. This position will work with the EHS IT Data Warehouse team, business representatives, and the implementation team. The Enterprise Data Warehouse project is designed to replace the existing SQL Server based Data Warehouse with a new modern Data Warehouse adhering to the EOHHStechnology platform based on Informatica and Snowflake.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinating project activities for adherence to project plan and goals for the project and related sub-projects (large/small). Identifying risks and schedule impacts for each individual project.
• Reporting of project status, timelines, and risks to upper management. Projecting the next fiscal year and beyond for releases and timelines.
• Participating in project financial tracking progress, costs, and resources as needed.
• Developing detailed project plans, project checklists, and budgets to meet established time frames, funding limitations, and staffing availability.
• Collaborating with EOHHS agency business leaders to develop and maintain ongoing release schedules as necessary.
• Gathering requirements by facilitating JAD sessions, conducting interviews, workflow analysis, process analysis, and observation sessions.
• Preparing comprehensive support plans in the areas of quality control, risk management, change management, testing, and other associated project management areas.
• Adhering to established Commonwealth policy and procedures regarding project management methodology, quality assurance, and other related standards.
• Coordinating efforts with the Development team, Business Analysts, Business SMEs, Business leadership, and others as needed.
• Ensuring that all project/system documentation meets user needs and has appropriate approvals in accordance with the project deliverables schedules.
• Making presentations on various aspects of the projects, leading meetings, and other project activities as required.
• Creating weekly status reports to ensure the project is running smoothly and raising issues/risks to upper management if they cannot be resolved timely within teams.
• Maintaining an effective working relationship with EOHHS, DMH, and DPHH personnel.
• Assisting with monitoring test and server production environment.
• Performing related duties as required.
• Staying up to date on industry trends and best practices, sharing knowledge with team members as appropriate.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on assigned tasks and projects to provide guidance and direction to support teams.

Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT project management with the capability of managing and implementing complex, cross-functional IT projects. Experience working in a Project Portfolio Management environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with all stages of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Project Management methodologies, and Agile Project Management principles.
• Experience drafting application requirements documentation and functional specifications.
• Experience leading JAD sessions and other meetings.
• Must be able to multi‑task and adhere to deadlines and set priorities as dictated by agency and EHS Technical Leadership directives and needs.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with MS Project.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with management and end users.
• Proven ability to translate and communicate technical concepts, information, plans, and procedures to both technical personnel and non‑IT business users.
• Demonstrated leadership with strong organizational, negotiating, and customer service skills, with attention to detail and process redesign experience highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed planning and to perform risk assessments and their associated risk mitigation actions.
• Experience with large complex environments and change management practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to various levels of team members and management to clarify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Proven ability to quickly adapt to evolving business processes and operations.
• Experience with and preparing project documentation such as detailed requirements, test plans, defect tracking sheets, user guides, and functional specifications.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Atlassian Jira, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Visio required.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.