Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Swoon; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Swoon seeks a Senior Information Technology Project Manager in Dallas, TX. This hybrid, 6‑month contract role focuses on overseeing cross‑functional IT projects including software releases, ERP implementations, and cybersecurity initiatives.

Candidates should have 5–7 years managing multiple IT/OT projects, strong SDLC understanding, and PMP certification. Travel is limited and W2 conversion is available.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years managing multiple software, hardware, and/or ERP projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across functional workstreams.
• Proven experience managing implementations with responsibilities shared across multiple system integrators.
• Proven experience leading software releases, ERP implementations, and/or security projects.
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• PMP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain project scope and objectives with stakeholders, cybersecurity management, and delivery leads.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules to track progress, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Deliver projects within budget and achieve desired outcomes.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost through change control processes.
• Coordinate workshops, training sessions, and cross-functional activities.
• Guide teams through problem resolution with urgency.
• Prepare reports and presentations on timelines and project health.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Organization & time mgmt

Written & verbal communication

Project plans & deadlines

Issues, risks & problems

Self-motivation & collaboration

Calm under pressure & adaptability

Strategic vs. detail focus

Relationship-building & consensus

Education

PMP certification

Master’s degree (nice-to-have)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Title: Senior Information Technology Project Manager #101252

Location: Hybrid 3 to 4 days onsite in Dallas, TX (Victory Park area)

Travel: under 5 times a year

Pay: $70.33/hr w2 MAX rate- w2 only for conversion

Hours: Expectation is to work EST times, busiest is in the morning some meetings start 8.30am EST.

Type: Contract

Length: 6-months; possibility to extend

Screenings: full panel drug and background once hired

MUST HAVES:

• 5–7 years managing multiple software, hardware, and/or ERP projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across functional workstreams.
• Proven experience managing implementations with responsibilities shared across multiple system integrators.
• Proven experience leading software releases, ERP implementations, and/or security projects.
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Master’s degree is a plus

Required Skills and Tools

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Project skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management
• Excellent, concise written and verbal communication
• Ability to develop project plans and manage individual deadlines and goals
• Ability to identify and document issues, risks, and problems
• Self-motivated, collaborative, friendly, and assertive
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to change and complexity
• Ability to move between overall project strategy and critical details
• Strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills

Preferred Experience

• Energy industry experience
• Experience in an IT environment
• Experience working with or managing projects for Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and/or GRC teams

Role Overview

Manage one or more cross-functional IT projects of medium to high complexity from initiation through closure under minimal supervision. Projects may include software releases, hardware, ERP implementations, application enhancements, infrastructure, and cybersecurity initiatives.

Collaborate within a matrix organization, follow clients PMO processes and governance standards, and manage scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.

Required Experience

• 5–7 years managing multiple software, hardware, and/or ERP projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across functional workstreams.
• Proven experience managing implementations with responsibilities shared across multiple system integrators.
• Proven experience leading software releases, ERP implementations, and/or security projects.
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Core Responsibilities

Project Planning and Delivery

• Define and maintain project scope and objectives with stakeholders, cybersecurity management, and delivery leads.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules to track progress, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Deliver projects within budget and achieve desired outcomes.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost through established verification and change control processes.
• Coordinate workshops, training sessions, and cross-functional activities.
• Guide teams through problem resolution with appropriate urgency.

Governance and Communication

• Conduct weekly status reviews and prepare reports and PowerPoint presentations covering timelines, project health, accomplishments, and upcoming activities.
• Maintain governance through status meetings, stand‑ups, and review sessions.
• Lead strategic project meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
• Follow clients required documentation and presentation formats.
• Define, teach, and reinforce sound project management practices.
• Communicate milestones, status, risks, and escalation needs consistently.
• Forecast project financials and communicate budget variances to sponsors and management.
• Partner with the Financial Analyst to validate financial reporting.
• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, accruals, and reclassifications with project leadership.
• Maintain project financial standards and assess financial viability.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify and document risks, actions, issues, and decisions.
• Assess end‑to‑end and cross‑functional impacts.
• Develop mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and recommended solutions.
• Follow escalation processes and confirm issues are fully resolved.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Manage stakeholder relationships and build consensus across project teams.
• Coordinate multiple vendors and system integrators.
• Ensure vendor project managers align with clients deliverables, statements of work, invoicing, and timelines.
• Maintain productive relationships with third parties and vendors.
• Create, maintain, and store project documentation and records.

Education and Certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Master’s degree is a plus

Required Skills and Tools

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Project skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management
• Excellent, concise written and verbal communication
• Ability to develop project plans and manage individual deadlines and goals
• Ability to identify and document issues, risks, and problems
• Self-motivated, collaborative, friendly, and assertive
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to change and complexity
• Ability to move between overall project strategy and critical details
• Strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills

Preferred Experience

• Energy industry experience
• Experience in an IT environment
• Experience working with or managing projects for Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and/or GRC teams