IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Location:

Stamford, CT

Type:
Contract

Category:
Program/Project Management

Industry: Communications

Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr (W2)

Our client is a leading connectivity company and cable operator serving over 26 million customers across 41 states under a well-known brand. Founded in 1993, the organization operates at national scale with significant revenue and assets and maintains a large workforce supporting consumers and businesses. Additional information is available on the company website.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

• Manage the entire project lifecycle from project definition through implementation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and drive project milestones.
• Ensure projects meet agreed-upon scope, cost, schedule, and quality measures.
• Establish and maintain effective communication plans with the project team and stakeholders.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction and coordination to project resources.
• Execute effective change management throughout the project.
• Prepare documentation, status reports, and budgets.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues.

• 2 to 5 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Visio, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to create detailed project plans.
• Experience managing risks and issues in project planning and execution.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, decision‑making, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to quickly engage and take ownership of an in‑flight project.
• Former Charter‑related experience.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.