Strategic IT Project Lead — Hybrid, 12‑Month Contract

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. in Austin seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead IT projects on a hybrid schedule. This 12-month contract role requires coordinating internal and external teams, managing budgets, risks, and vendor relationships to deliver expected outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in project management, a degree in business/tech, and PMI or equivalent certification is preferred. Excellent communication with stakeholders across levels is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience across multiple project types.
• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field preferred.
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium complexity projects, accountable for delivering results.
• Manage project team, including internal and external resources.
• Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables.
• Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets.
• Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers.
• Manage vendor relationships to align schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Establish and update project risk log; resolve issues and escalate as needed.
• Manage change control and follow existing policies.
• Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Documentation

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ESRI

IQGEO

Verkada

CUSI

Elements

Splunk

Five9

SAP

Job description

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. in Austin seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead IT projects on a hybrid schedule. This 12-month contract role requires coordinating internal and external teams, managing budgets, risks, and vendor relationships to deliver expected outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in project management, a degree in business/tech, and PMI or equivalent certification is preferred. Excellent communication with stakeholders across levels is essential.