Senior Information Technology Project Manager 5400

Tier4 Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier4 Group is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to join a high-visibility PMO supporting enterprise technology initiatives within a regulated financial services environment. You will lead projects from concept through implementation, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and communications in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall setting.

The six-month contract on W2 in Atlanta, GA offers strong extension potential up to two years, with local candidates only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading enterprise-level IT projects.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience building and managing project plans using Microsoft Project.
• Strong experience with Stakeholder Management, Budget Tracking, Executive Reporting.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in complex technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, testing, deployment, and delivery of enterprise technology projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and project communications.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans utilizing Microsoft Project and other PM tools.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, requirements workshops, design sessions, status meetings, and executive updates.
• Partner closely with business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies where appropriate, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, and Reviews.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical teams to prioritize backlogs and manage project dependencies.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide comprehensive project status reporting.
• Drive change management efforts to support successful implementation and adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Maintain project governance artifacts including: Project Plans, RAID Logs, Communication Plans, Status Reports, Resource Plans, Change Requests.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, infrastructure teams, developers, architects, security teams, and business stakeholders.
• Support PMO initiatives and continuously improve project delivery processes and standards.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Budget Tracking

Executive Reporting

Risk & Issue Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Agile & Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

PMO Tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to join a highly visible PMO supporting enterprise technology initiatives within a regulated financial services environment.

This individual will manage a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation to application implementations, technology upgrades, security initiatives, and enterprise-wide business transformation programs. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on project leader who can take projects from concept through implementation while effectively managing stakeholders, project plans, risks, dependencies, budgets, and delivery timelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned IT Project Manager who is comfortable working within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment and can quickly integrate into a fast‑paced PMO organization.

6-month contract on W2 to start with strong possibility of extension up to 2 years - hybrid in Atlanta, GA. Local Candidates Only. No C2C or Sponsorships available at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, testing, deployment, and delivery of enterprise technology projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and project communications.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans utilizing Microsoft Project and other PM tools.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, requirements workshops, design sessions, status meetings, and executive updates.
• Partner closely with business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies where appropriate, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, and Reviews.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical teams to prioritize backlogs and manage project dependencies.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide comprehensive project status reporting.
• Drive change management efforts to support successful implementation and adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Maintain project governance artifacts including:
• Project Plans
• RAID Logs
• Communication Plans
• Status Reports
• Resource Plans
• Change Requests
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, infrastructure teams, developers, architects, security teams, and business stakeholders.
• Support PMO initiatives and continuously improve project delivery processes and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading enterprise-level IT projects.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience building and managing project plans using Microsoft Project.
• Strong experience with:
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Tracking
• Executive Reporting
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in complex technology environments.
• Experience managing production releases and change management activities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Scrum certification
• SAFe Certification
• Experience within financial services, banking, fintech, insurance, or other regulated industries
• Experience leading:
• Infrastructure projects
• Cloud migrations
• Platform modernization initiatives
• Security programs
• System implementations
• Technical background or ability to effectively partner with technical teams

Tools & Technologies

Experience with the following is highly preferred: