Sr. IT Project Manager

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Tech Link Systems, Inc., is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee SaaS and other open platform projects, following Waterfall or Agile methodology.

• Strong experience working with Waterfall / non‑agile methodology. Experience with Agile a plus.
• Flexible and adaptable to learn methodology and culture.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Project/Smartsheet & Powerpoint.
• Experience managing offshore partners.
• Strong communication skills and articulate.

• Responsible for assembling project plans and team work assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review, and escalating functional and quality timeline issues appropriately.
• Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources.
• Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
• Manages one or more cross‑functional projects of high complexity.
• Possesses ability to play the primary role of Sr. PM and to learn the business aspects/domain at a high level to help deliver the project and business solution.
• Manages one or more medium to large‑sized, moderately to highly complex projects.
• Plans vs. actual cost checks, issue/resolution, schedule management, and status reporting.
• Prepares detailed project presentations and facilitates meetings with management to report project progress and status.
• Prepares and sends weekly project status reports.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certification or completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred.
• Advanced understanding and ability to manage complex program and project budgets.
• Advanced ability in implementing program and project plans, monitoring progress, resource usage, and quality.
• Advanced knowledge in conducting risk assessments and developing plans for eliminating or mitigating identified risks. Business experience: 10‑12 years of IT work, 5 years managing projects.
• Capability in managing project budgets and forecasting spending.
• Experience reviewing contract terms (e.g., Statement of Work).
• Experience with Confluence and Jira.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint.

• Ability to work with architecture/technical teams.
• Strong decision‑analysis skills—particularly in recommending the right direction/method/tool for an opportunity.
• Experience managing projects with more than one sub‑project component reporting to a common lead/manager.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology

Industries:
Software Development