Senior IT Project Manager- Hybrid- Contract to Hire - Columbus, OH - W2 only

Stafford Technology
Columbus, OH, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$124,800.0 - $145,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Systems Development Life Cycle Product Software Implementation Methods Information Technology

Job description

Hello! I’m searching for a Lead IT Project Manager to drive enterprise initiatives in a SAFe/Agile environment with a strong focus on AI-driven project delivery and digital transformation.

This is a high-level, portfolio-style role supporting executive leadership and modernizing how projects are managed, tracked, and delivered., * Lead enterprise IT projects in a SAFe Agile environment

  • Act as an AI Champion for the IT PMO
  • Leverage AI tools for risk, governance, forecasting, and reporting
  • Build and manage AI-driven dashboards and KPIs
  • Align technology initiatives with business goals and strategy
  • Partner directly with executive leadership on project insights and decisions
  • Drive automation, predictive analytics, and digital transformation efforts

Requirements

Do you have experience in Project portfolio management?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Strong experience in SAFe / enterprise Agile environments

  • Proven ability to communicate with senior leadership
  • Experience aligning IT projects with business outcomes
  • Exposure to AI tools, analytics, or automation in project delivery
  • Background in program/portfolio-level project management

Ideal Candidate

  • Strategic, high-level thinker (portfolio mindset)
  • Strong Agile leader with modern delivery experience
  • Comfortable owning AI-driven transformation initiatives
  • Able to translate technical insights into business value, * Project management: 5 years (Preferred)
  • SDLC: 5 years (Required)
  • Software implementation: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43231

Benefits & conditions

4.34.3 out of 5 stars Columbus, OH 43231 Hybrid work $60 - $70 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, This is a contract to hire role located in Westerville, OH. This job is hybrid with 2-3 days per week required in office. Only local candidates will be considered.

Pay range for this role is $60-70 an hour W2 and it will convert to FTE between $120-135K plus bonus and benefits., * 401(k)

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

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