IT Senior Project Manager

TALENT Software Services; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Software Services, Inc. is seeking an IT Project Manager for a contract-to-hire role in Columbia, SC. The position leads multiple IT initiatives from initiation to implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management, with experience overseeing project plans, budgets, risks, and timelines. Hybrid-Agile delivery experience is preferred, along with PMP certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT leadership experience managing multiple projects.
• 2+ years leading two or more concurrent project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with hybrid-Agile delivery and PM tools.
• Familiarity with MS Project and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects simultaneously within time, budget, and scope.
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, risks, milestones, and documentation.
• Coordinate resources and cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Monitor progress and implement mitigation strategies for risks.
• Prepare status reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Mentor other project leads and staff development.
• Support hybrid-Agile delivery and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Hybrid-Agile delivery

Project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, plus additional onsite days as needed.

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and manage multiple IT projects from initiation through implementation and final business acceptance. The ideal candidate will have strong project management, leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience managing project plans, resources, budgets, risks, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

The candidate will work with cross-functional technical and business teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to established quality standards and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within established timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, risk management plans, milestones, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project resources and cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage project scope, budget, resource requirements, and timeline changes.
• Facilitate communication among technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior management.
• Prepare and present project status reports, progress updates, and formal presentations.
• Lead projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from planning and execution to implementation and final business acceptance.
• Maintain project documentation in accordance with established project management standards and audit requirements.
• Escalate project risks, resource constraints, quality concerns, and timeline issues when necessary.
• Support hybrid-Agile project delivery practices and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Mentor other project leads and contribute to staff development.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of IT experience in a leadership capacity.
• At least 2 years of experience leading two or more concurrent project teams.
• Strong understanding of IT project management principles, methodologies, and project lifecycle management.
• Experience managing project plans, budgets, risks, resources, scope, and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Ability to manage projects from initiation through completion and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Project (MS Project) and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with hybrid-Agile project management methodologies.
• Experience managing digital initiatives and enterprise application projects.

Education Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree; OR
• Four years of job-related work experience; OR
• Two years of job-related experience plus an associate's degree in any major.

Work Environment

This position involves working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Candidates should be flexible, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects and stakeholder expectations. Minimal overtime or weekend work may be required depending on project needs. No on-call responsibilities are expected.

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite presence Tuesday through Thursday and as needed.
• In-person interview required.
• Candidates must meet applicable employment sponsorship requirements.
• An Information Systems credit check is required during the pre-screening process.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity.