Remote IT Project Manager: Lead Complex Initiatives

World Food Programme; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

The World Food Programme is seeking a Project Manager for a Regular consultancy contract (CST) Level II. You will oversee a portfolio of IT initiatives, coordinate with TEC stakeholders, and drive delivery across multiple business units from a remote location.

Minimum 5 years of project management experience, knowledge of Waterfall and Agile, and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers an international, multicultural work environment and a structured PMO framework.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT, Business Admin, Economics, or related fields.
• 5+ years of professional project management experience, IT-focused preferred.
• Experience with both Waterfall and Agile, PM tools and PMO standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environments; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio of complex IT initiatives spanning one or more business lines.
• Gather requirements with Human-Centered Design; define MVP and scope.
• Develop governance, comms plan, and staffing plans with the Product Team.
• Manage budget, resources, risks, and issues; ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with vendors; ensure documentation meets PMO standards.
• Support roll-out and product maintenance after MVP delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Project Management certification desirable

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

The World Food Programme is seeking a Project Manager for a Regular consultancy contract (CST) Level II. You will oversee a portfolio of IT initiatives, coordinate with TEC stakeholders, and drive delivery across multiple business units from a remote location.

Minimum 5 years of project management experience, knowledge of Waterfall and Agile, and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers an international, multicultural work environment and a structured PMO framework.