Senior IT Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to plan, manage, and deliver multiple large-scale IT projects in Omaha.

You will ensure projects meet scope, cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives while developing integrated project plans with milestones, dependencies, and required resources. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, at least 5 years IT management experience, strong communication skills, and experience leading cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field (CS/IT/QA or closely related).
• Excellent client service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in managing multiple concurrent IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver multiple large scale IT projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Develop and maintain detailed, integrated project plans with milestones and timelines.
• Define project scope and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for project execution.
• Apply change control processes to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor project performance and provide status updates to executives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Create and govern comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior project managers and IT leads.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Quality Assurance or closely related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver multiple large scale IT projects of moderate to high complexity simultaneously. Ensure project outcomes meet agreed upon scope, cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed, integrated project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with business and technical stakeholders, ensuring long term technical feasibility.
• Identify, coordinate, and manage internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure successful project execution.
• Apply approved change control processes to manage and document changes to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor and measure project performance using appropriate metrics and tools; provide clear, timely status updates and executive level reporting.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to keep initiatives on track.
• Create, maintain, and govern comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple complex projects and initiatives with little to no supervision, exercising sound judgment and decision making.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to junior project managers and IT leads managing projects, promoting best practices and consistency across the portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and outsourced services.
• Background in IT infrastructure, applications, endpoint, or enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience mentoring or leading other project managers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Quality Assurance or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years IT management experience, including management of multiple concurrent projects
• Extensive knowledge of project management processes, systems development methods, organizational change management concepts, and business process improvement methods
• Experience in working with business users to establish priorities and manage expectations
• Self-starter, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent client service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and capable of performing tasks in a dynamic environment, many times working under tight delivery schedules
• Engineering and/or Construction background a plus
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

On‑Site / On‑Call Requirements

This is an on‑site role supporting a 24/7 operation through real‑time collaboration. Standard working hours are scheduled within the 6:00 AM‑6:00 PM timeframe, Monday through Friday. This position also requires participation in a scheduled on‑call rotation and the ability to be reasonably reachable outside of standard hours to support critical business continuity needs.

Employment Details

• Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha
• Industry: IT
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Marketing and Admin
• Job Posting: Jul 10, 2026