IT Senior Project Manager

TALENT Software Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Columbia, SC seeks an IT Senior Project Manager to coordinate multiple project efforts and manage plans, budgets, risks, and reporting from initiation through completion.

The role emphasizes on-time, within-budget delivery, adherence to ISSM standards, and clear escalation of issues, with occasional 24x7 support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years IT leadership experience.
• Experience leading two or more concurrent project teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, risk management plans, and project documentation from initiation through post-implementation.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, within budget, and according to organizational standards.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to achieve objectives.
• Identify factors affecting project scope, budget, risk, and resource allocation.
• Monitor staffing requirements based on project specifications.
• Ensure effective utilization of project resources while managing budgeted hours.
• Develop, execute, and maintain project communication plans.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, project teams, and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, meeting summaries, and project documentation.
• Identify and manage project issues and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Escalate functional, quality, and timeline concerns appropriately.
• Communicate scope changes and business impacts to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure all work efforts maintain proper audit documentation.
• Adhere to ISSM project methodology standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4 years experience

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Position Summary

The IT Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts. This role manages multiple concurrent projects ranging from small to moderate scale with varying complexity, scope, and system impact.

The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to established quality standards and ISSM expectations. This individual will oversee project execution from initiation through final business acceptance and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution (25%)

• Develop and manage project plans, risk management plans, and project documentation from initiation through post-implementation.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, within budget, and according to organizational standards.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to achieve objectives.

Resource & Budget Management (20%)

• Identify factors affecting project scope, budget, risk, and resource allocation.
• Monitor staffing requirements based on project specifications.
• Ensure effective utilization of project resources while managing budgeted hours.

Communication & Reporting (20%)

• Develop, execute, and maintain project communication plans.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, project teams, and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, meeting summaries, and project documentation.

Issue & Risk Management (20%)

• Identify and manage project issues and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Escalate functional, quality, and timeline concerns appropriately.
• Communicate scope changes and business impacts to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Compliance & Documentation (15%)

• Ensure all work efforts maintain proper audit documentation.
• Adhere to ISSM project methodology standards and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, OR
• 4 years of job-related work experience, OR
• 2 years of job-related experience plus an Associate’s Degree in any field.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of IT experience in a leadership role.
• Minimum 2 years leading two or more concurrent project teams.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing project scope, budget, timelines, and resources.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and business processes.
• Ability to manage projects through the full project lifecycle.

Required Tools & Technologies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management tools and documentation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with CMMI-DEV and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Healthcare IT project management experience, including Medicare/Medicaid environments.
• Additional certifications such as CAPM, Scrum Master, or SAFe Agile Certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and schedule management.

Work Environment

Fast-paced and dynamic environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness to changing priorities. Occasional 24x7 support may be required to meet technical business needs.

Additional Requirements

• No subcontractor candidates.
• No sponsorship available now or in the future.
• Credit check required during pre-screening.
• Candidates must meet U.S. residency requirements for government contract compliance:
  • Foreign nationals must have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years prior to assignment.