Project Manager

Garden Life Dev; Goldsboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Life Development is seeking an Project Manager to own end-to-end IT project delivery from inception through deployment. You will build the integrated plan, manage the schedule and budget, and coordinate across technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

The role requires experience in IT project management, familiarity with Waterfall or Agile delivery, plus proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira. Bachelor’s degree is required; PMP-type certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT projects
• Experience with Waterfall and/or Agile delivery
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar tools
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (degrees and certs verified)

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of project work and all work products
• Build and manage the integrated project plan, schedule, and budget
• Run status meetings and track risks, issues, and scope changes
• Coordinate tasks across technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Manage scope, resources, timelines, cost, quality, and communication
• Support project governance and reporting
• Lead projects that implement new applications or significantly change existing ones
• Train teams on standard PM methods

Skills

IT project management

Waterfall/Agile delivery

Facilitation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Project Manager | Full-Time Temporary (W-2)

Pay: $32.00 - $52.00 per hour (W-2), based on experience level and assignment

Location: North Carolina; on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on the assignment

Project Managers own the successful delivery of IT projects from start to finish. You'll build and run the project plan, coordinate teams and vendors, manage risks and changes, and keep everyone informed.

Also known as:

IT Project Manager, Development Manager, Release Manager, Application Support Manager

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end delivery of project work and all work products
• Build and manage the integrated project plan, schedule, and budget
• Run status meetings and track risks, issues, and scope changes
• Coordinate tasks across technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Manage scope, resources, timelines, cost, quality, and communication
• Support project governance and reporting
• Lead projects that implement new applications or significantly change existing ones
• Train teams on standard project management methods

What you'll need

• Experience managing IT projects (see experience levels below)
• Experience with Waterfall and/or Agile delivery
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar tools
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.

Nice to have

• PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP certification
• Large enterprise or government IT project experience
• Junior: 1-3 years
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
• Senior: 5-7 years
• Expert: 7+ years

Each assignment has its own required skills, tools, and experience level. We review the specific requirements with you before your resume is shared for any assignment.

Requirements

Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Background check required; some assignments require additional screening

Education and certifications are verified before placement

What to expect

Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development

Typically 40 hours per week

On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment

Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept

Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer

A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment

Our mission is to empower clients with secure, innovative solutions while growing the skills and expertise of the professionals we place. We bring deep experience in technology and cybersecurity to complex challenges, and we place skilled IT and business professionals on meaningful assignments.

When you join us, you're never on your own. We prepare you for a future of success, with support from before day one through your last day on assignment.

Garden Life Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.