IT Project Manager-IT Project Manager - Build a PMO from the Ground Up

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering enterprise IT projects across the organization, with a primary focus on IT integrations. This role owns the full lifecycle of projects-scope, schedule, risk, and execution-and is accountable for driving projects to completion with minimal oversight., Project Ownership and Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects from intake through completion
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and dependencies
• Drive execution across multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with business objectives
• Proactively remove blockers and maintain forward momentum toward completion
• Serve as a project lead across active IT initiatives, stepping in to drive progress or stabilize projects as needed

IT Acquisitions and Integration

• Lead IT workstreams for acquisitions from due diligence through post-integration stabilization
• Partner with leadership to assess incoming environments, identify risks, and define integration strategy
• Build and execute integration plans covering identity, endpoints, infrastructure, applications, and data
• Coordinate onboarding of acquired users, including account provisioning, device readiness, and access alignment
• Standardize systems to company platforms (M365, Entra ID, Intune, security controls, and core business apps)
• Manage transitions from legacy systems to enterprise standards with minimal business disruption
• Oversee data migration efforts, validation, and cutover planning
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are met during all phases of integration
• Drive clear timelines and accountability across all integration phases (Day 1 readiness, Day 30 stabilization, full integration)
• Identify integration dependencies early and sequence activities to reduce risk and downtime
• Coordinate closely with IT, HR, Finance, and business unit leaders to ensure alignment
• Track and report integration progress, risks, and key milestones to leadership

Strategic IT Initiatives Support

• Support and manage additional IT projects as assigned, including Copilot deployment, agentic AI initiatives, automation efforts, and enterprise system rollouts
• Quickly assess project status, identify gaps, and implement structure to drive execution
• Step into existing projects to stabilize timelines, drive accountability, and push work to completion
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate initiatives into actionable plans and deliverables
• Provide clear status reporting and executive-level updates across all assigned initiatives

Stakeholder and Communication Management

• Act as primary liaison between IT, business units, leadership, and external stakeholders
• Drive clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders
• Create and deliver executive-ready PowerPoint presentations for status updates, risks, and project outcomes
• Facilitate meetings, status reviews, and decision discussions
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints early in the project lifecycle
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Proactively manage issues to minimize impact to timelines and outcomes
• Escalate critical risks and decisions as appropriate

Resource and Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate work across internal IT teams and project-specific consultants
• Align consultants to defined deliverables and ensure accountability for execution
• Monitor consultant progress and address gaps or delays
• Ensure clear expectations, timelines, and deliverables are communicated and met

Process and Governance

• Follow and enforce project management standards and best practices
• Maintain project documentation, status reporting, and artifacts
• Ensure consistency in project execution and reporting across all initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes

Candidates must have proven project management experience-not solely development or developer-focused PM experience. They should be capable of building and establishing programs from the ground up, as well as effectively presenting to and communicating with teams., * 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in IT or enterprise environments

• Proven experience leading acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale IT deployments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter with minimal direction
• Strong experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, including identity, endpoint management, and infrastructure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint with the ability to create executive-level presentations
• Demonstrated track record of driving projects to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating acquired companies into standardized IT environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and enterprise security controls
• Experience supporting AI-driven initiatives, Copilot deployments, or automation programs
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong ownership mentality and accountability for outcomes
• Self-starter with the ability to create structure in ambiguous environments
• Results-oriented with a focus on execution and completion
• Clear and effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage complexity and drive alignment across teams

Success Metrics

• Successful delivery of acquisition and integration projects with minimal disruption
• On-time completion of project milestones and deliverables
• Ability to step into and stabilize active projects and drive them to completion
• Stakeholder alignment and satisfaction
• Effective risk identification and mitigation
• Quality and clarity of executive reporting and communication