Project Manager - Contract

IDC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IDC is seeking a dynamic Transformation Project Manager to oversee significant strategic initiatives. This contract role requires a seasoned professional with strong project management skills, particularly in business transformation and process improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and report directly to the EVP of Transformation Business Operations, ensuring projects align with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management and business transformation.
• Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines.
• Communicate project status and risks to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Business process analysis

Change management

Problem-solving

Education

BS/BA in Business or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

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International Data Corporation (IDC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Transformation Project Manager (Contractor) to support our organization by providing project management across key strategic priorities and initiatives. This role will report to the Director of Transformation Business Operations and will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business process improvements, operational efficiencies, and strategic transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, business process re-engineering, and organizational change, with experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects.

This is a contract position reporting to the EVP of Transformation Business Operations

.
Contract length: 3- 4 months. The duration and terms of the contract will be discussed with selected candidate

s.
This contract position will be a remote/hybrid role with a preferred location of Needham, the NYC metropolitan area or the East Coa

st.
Why

IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research indu

stry.
Recruitment Fraud Notice: IDG/IDC would like to inform you that we conduct our formal communications via corporate email, our Applicant Tracking System iCIMS, LinkedIn messaging, or directly by phone. We do not use any other platform (including Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, text, instant message, etc.) to communicate with prospective candidates. If you receive any communication outside of our formal communications channels, please ignore it and block the sender or caller. In addition, we do not ask candidates to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank account or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforc

ement.
Responsib

• ilitiesLead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business obje
• ctives.Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to define project scope, deliverables, and success m
• etrics.Facilitate collaboration among business leaders, subject matter experts, and project teams to drive change and improve operational effecti
• veness.Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation stra
• tegies.Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership and key stakeh
• olders.Identify and drive process improvements to enhance project execution and business oper
• ations.Ensure stakeholder engagement and adoption of transformation initiatives through change management strategies and effective communi
• cation.Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards a

re met.Qualifi

• cationsBS/BA in Business, Operations, or a related discipline pr
• eferred10+ years of relevant experience in project management, business transformation, or process impro
• vement.Proven track record of managing complex projects with cross-functional
• teams.Strong business process analysis and project management
• skills.Excellent documentation and attention to
• detail.Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organi
• zation.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting
• skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced envir
• onment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeh
• olders.Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and

Visio.
IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected

by law.

International Data Corporation (IDC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Transformation Project Manager (Contractor) to support our organization by providing project management across key strategic priorities and initiatives. This role will report to the Director of Transformation Business Operations and will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business process improvements, operational efficiencies, and strategic transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, business process re-engineering, and organizational change, with experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects.

This is a contract position reporting to the EVP of Transformation Business Operations

.
Contract length: 3- 4 months. The duration and terms of the contract will be discussed with selected candidate

s.
This contract position will be a remote/hybrid role with a preferred location of Needham, the NYC metropolitan area or the East Coa

st.
Why

IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research indu

stry.
Recruitment Fraud Notice: IDG/IDC would like to inform you that we conduct our formal communications via corporate email, our Applicant Tracking System iCIMS, LinkedIn messaging, or directly by phone. We do not use any other platform (including Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, text, instant message, etc.) to communicate with prospective candidates. If you receive any communication outside of our formal communications channels, please ignore it and block the sender or caller. In addition, we do not ask candidates to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank account or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforc

ement.
Responsib

• ilitiesLead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business obje
• ctives.Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to define project scope, deliverables, and success m
• etrics.Facilitate collaboration among business leaders, subject matter experts, and project teams to drive change and improve operational effecti
• veness.Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation stra
• tegies.Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership and key stakeh
• olders.Identify and drive process improvements to enhance project execution and business oper
• ations.Ensure stakeholder engagement and adoption of transformation initiatives through change management strategies and effective communi
• cation.Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards a

re met.Qualifi

• cationsBS/BA in Business, Operations, or a related discipline pr
• eferred10+ years of relevant experience in project management, business transformation, or process impro
• vement.Proven track record of managing complex projects with cross-functional
• teams.Strong business process analysis and project management
• skills.Excellent documentation and attention to
• detail.Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organi
• zation.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting
• skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced envir
• onment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeh
• olders.Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and

Visio.
IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected

by law.

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