Senior IT Project Manager - Research Tech (Hybrid)

Motion Recruitment; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for research-focused initiatives in New Orleans. Hybrid work arrangement available, with collaboration between researchers, faculty, and cross-functional teams to drive project outcomes.

The role emphasizes Agile/Scrum leadership, stakeholder communication, and managing multiple IT projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with research objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology projects that support research, academic research, scientific research, or research computing environments.
• Ability to work directly with researchers, faculty, PIs, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Agile/Scrum project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and planning activities.
• Coordinate technical and business stakeholders.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables.
• Support project teams in resolving roadblocks.
• Communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Assist in requirements gathering and project planning.
• Mentor team members on Agile best practices.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Requirements Gathering

Project Lifecycle

Mentoring

Tools

Jira

Rally

VersionOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for research-focused initiatives in New Orleans. Hybrid work arrangement available, with collaboration between researchers, faculty, and cross-functional teams to drive project outcomes.

The role emphasizes Agile/Scrum leadership, stakeholder communication, and managing multiple IT projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with research objectives.