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

- **Company:** Stafford Technology
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Development Life Cycle, Product Software Implementation Methods, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18a00aae42044e33

## About the Role

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

## 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


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