Senior Project Manager

C5MI; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

C5MI seeks a results-driven project manager to lead complex IT and consulting engagements. You will manage teams, plans, budgets, and client communications to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within scope.

Your role includes stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and ensuring a successful project close with formal knowledge transfer. The position requires a PMP or equivalent certification, a decade of IT/consulting leadership, and readiness to travel on a 2-weeks-on/2-weeks-off

Qualifications

• Ten years of project management or related experience with increasing responsibility.
• Ten years of leadership experience in IT or consulting contexts.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology with ten years of relevant experience.
• Must be willing to travel 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, mostly to New Cumberland PA.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government clearance (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages project teams to delivery high quality projects within time and cost constraints.
• Develops comprehensive project plans, manages resources and budgets, ensuring milestones.
• Maintains visibility to project work via SOPs, Playbooks, and Runbooks.
• Coordinates project activities, meetings, and resources for smooth execution.
• Manages the relationship with the customer, acting as the primary face of the project.
• Ensures successful go-live on time, within budget, and high customer satisfaction.
• Tracks progress, communicates risks and deviations to senior leaders.

Skills

Project management

PMP Certification

Client facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Job description

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.

We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.

Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you're energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Leads and manages project teams to delivery high quality projects within the specified time and cost constraints.

Develops comprehensive project plans, manages resources and budgets, and ensures adherence to project timelines and milestones.

Maintains visibility to known project work leveraging documented tools, processes and procedures in appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, Playbooks, and Runbooks.

Develops and maintains productive working relationships with business leaders, project sponsors, business analysts, solution architects, vendors, and key clients.

Coordinates project activities, meetings, and resources to ensure smooth execution.

Manages the relationship with the customer, acting as the primary "face" of the project throughout the lifecycle.

Builds and motivates project teams, provides guidance and support to team members, and addresses performance issues.

Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts.

Ensures successful go-live on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction.

Maintains consistent communication with the project team to ensure the scope of work is clear and that standard operating procedures are adhered to and auditable.

Ensures compliance with all accounting, human resources, training, and safety goals, as outlined by the Statement of Work and other C5MI policies.

Prepares and maintains project documentation, including reports, schedules, and presentations.

Provides customer guidance and support on Communications, Change Management, Training Strategy, and Testing Strategy.

Facilitates the gathering of information required to estimate project cost, resources, time, and deliverables.

Sets and maintains quality standards for project deliverables, ensuring compliance with best practices and industry standards.

Leverages financial acumen to estimate costs associated with the project, including physical, financial, and human capital costs.

Negotiates conflicts and resolves issues that arise on the project, acting as a mediator between stakeholders and team members throughout the project lifecycle.

Acts as a trusted advisor for the client.

Tracks and monitors progress, identifying potential issues or delays and proactively finding solutions.

Keeps senior leaders and stakeholders informed on the progress of the project, as well as any risks or deviations from the plan.

Ensure a smooth project closure process, including client acceptance, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.

Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.

Must have Project Management certification (i.e., Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, other equivalent nationally recognized certification.)

Ten (10) years of project management or other relevant experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector in the IT and/or consulting fields.

Ten (10) years of leadership experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector in the IT and/or consulting fields.

Bachelor's degree in information technology related field with ten (10) years of relevant experience.

Must be willing to travel at least 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, mostly to New Cumberland PA

Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).

Nice to Have:

Warehousing, logistics and/or supply chain PM experience

Compensation:

In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.

Application Deadline:

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/1/2026.

C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to more than just a team; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge - We believe in challenging the present - it's the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it's said). Incremental won't win.
• Have Fun - We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn't all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In - You can't fake passion - show your energy. Own it - take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team's true potential.
• Never Forget the Customer - We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true - no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done) - We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower - Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

C5MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.