Project Manager

Next Gen IT, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen IT, Inc. seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead medium to large cross-functional initiatives that deliver business and technology outcomes. You will plan, execute, and close projects, partnering with business stakeholders, technology teams, and functional leaders to ensure successful delivery.

This role requires adept use of Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methods to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and communications. You will mentor junior PMs and contribute to PMO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology and business projects.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience with software development, SaaS implementations, systems integration, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing project budgets and resource plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large projects from initiation through implementation.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reporting.
• Drive successful delivery of projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate project meetings.
• Translate business requirements into actionable project plans.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Proactively communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Facilitate scope management and change control processes.
• Support project intake and prioritization activities.
• Manage project financials and track budget performance.
• Ensure project outcomes align with business objectives and expected benefits.
• Coordinate testing, readiness, training, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to PMO standards, templates, metrics, and reporting.
• Mentor junior Project Managers and project coordinators.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

SDLC knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead medium to large cross-functional initiatives that deliver business and technology outcomes. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while partnering with business stakeholders, technology teams, and functional leaders to ensure successful delivery.

The Senior IT Project Manager serves as a key delivery leader, applying Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead medium to large projects from initiation through implementation.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reporting.
• Drive successful delivery of projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate project meetings.
• Translate business requirements into actionable project plans.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Proactively communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Facilitate scope management and change control processes.
• Support project intake and prioritization activities.
• Manage project financials and track budget performance.
• Ensure project outcomes align with business objectives and expected benefits.
• Coordinate testing, readiness, training, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to PMO standards, templates, metrics, and reporting.
• Mentor junior Project Managers and project coordinators.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology and business projects.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience with software development, SaaS implementations, systems integration, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing project budgets and resource plans.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Effective risk and issue management capabilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to influence teams without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and enterprise technology delivery.
• Servant leadership mindset and team-oriented approach.