Senior Information Technology Project Manager

PMO Partners, LLC; Morristown (TN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to manage complex IT initiatives, focusing on application development and system integration. The role requires 8+ years of project management experience and a deep understanding of Waterfall methodology. Responsibilities include managing project phases, coordinating teams, and ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Candidates must demonstrate experience with application development projects and provide specific examples showcasing their expertise in delivering successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience delivering complex application development and data integration projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing mid-sized to large IT integration projects independently.
• Strong, detailed knowledge of project management frameworks and software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties for complex IT projects in accordance with Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) processes.
• Coordinate all project activities with IT project team members and business owners.
• Provide regular project status updates and maintain metrics to ensure transparency.

Skills

Project management experience

Waterfall methodology experience

Vendor management skills

Stakeholder management

Agile and Hybrid methodologies

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree

Tools

MS Project

Planview

SharePoint

Job description

Locations: Hybrid in one of the following locations: Purchase, NY; NYC, NY; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL

The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for managing complex IT initiatives, with a strong focus on application development and system integration projects, using structured Waterfall methodology. This role manages projects on a day-to-day basis in alignment with established Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards, ensuring successful delivery across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. Important: Candidates must have a detailed resume that clearly reflects hands-on experience leading application development projects, with explicit use of Waterfall methodology. Resumes should include specific project examples demonstrating ownership of end-to-end delivery across PMLC and SDLC phases.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties for complex IT projects in accordance with Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, including:
• Perform day-to-day management of all project phases to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate all project activities with IT project team members and business owners/stakeholders.
• Track performance against project objectives and develop corrective strategies when objectives are not being met.
• Create, manage, and maintain project charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, project budgets, gate reviews, and all related project documentation.
• Work with project team members and management to secure appropriate resources and funding.
• Coordinate closely with project stakeholders to define and manage project scope and schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources.
• Partner with business analysts and architects to translate business needs into clearly documented, detailed requirements and functional specifications.
• Provide regular project status updates and maintain metrics to ensure transparency into delivery progress and team performance.
• Manage external vendors and hold them accountable for scope, schedule, and delivery commitments.
• Identify, manage, and coordinate cross-project dependencies.
• Communicate with executive leadership regarding project status, risks, issues, and impacts to strategic direction.
• Ensure all projects comply with audit, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete additional projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not required.
• CPCU designation or advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of project management experience delivering complex application development and data integration projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing mid-sized to large IT integration projects independently.
• Strong, detailed knowledge of project management frameworks and software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Proven experience applying Waterfall project delivery methodology; experience with Agile and Hybrid methodologies is also required.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable IT deliverables.
• Multi-disciplinary IT knowledge with proven systems deployment experience.
• Expertise across requirements definition, testing, and implementation processes.
• Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools such as MS Project, Planview, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Career experience within Commercial Insurance environments is preferred.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead cross-functional discussions and drive outcomes in a matrixed environment.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Highly detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and managerial skills.
• Excellent business planning, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively identify risks to project timelines.
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and bring together diverse perspectives to drive solutions.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.