Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Job Type: Contract to hire

Location:

Irving, TX

Worksite Requirement:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday onsite and Wednesday and Friday remote

Salary Conversion Target: $100,000- $120,000

Hourly Pay Rate: $55.00 - $65.00 / hour, W2

Vaco by Highspring is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple operational and Run-The-Business initiatives within a fast-moving retail technology environment. This individual will oversee 4–5 concurrent projects, manage budgets, coordinate with large cross-functional teams, and provide strong direction to both business and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is assertive, highly organized, setting priorities, and driving delivery across complex work streams.

Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen and must be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time.

• Manage a portfolio of simultaneous operational and technology projects, including planning, budgeting, and resource coordination
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure alignment between development, QA, and business stakeholders
• Run project ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, and status meetings
• Provide consistent project updates to leadership and stakeholders, clearly communicating risks, issues, and dependencies
• Maintain project documentation, including RAID logs, project plans, and governance materials
• Ensure work is prioritized appropriately across teams and challenge scope or priorities when needed
• Partner with analysts and technical teams to keep project structures organized and clear within project tracking tools
• Drive project execution with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

• Experience working in AWS-based environments
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and project forecasts
• Ability to anticipate issues, ask the right questions, and keep teams focused on delivery
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, project ceremonies, and common project management tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent hands‑on experience also accepted.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager leading complex, multi‑team initiatives
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, project ceremonies, and common project management tools

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.