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# IT Project Manager

- **Company:** COMPANIONS
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $201,760.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Integration, Automation of Marketing, Microsoft Project, PRINCE2, Smartsheet, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://mondo.gosnaphop.com/jobs/l/login/c8336608-98ca-11ec-8029-42010a8a0008/5fd097f6-a789-11f1-8336-024201c20d84/false?applyId=56b6fa1e-a6cb-11f1-b939-02420a6c7775&apply=true&returnUrl=%2Fjobs%2Fl%2Frecruiting%2Fjobapplication%2F56b6fa1e-a6cb-11f1-b939-02420a6c7775%2F5fd097f6-a789-11f1-8336-024201c20d84%2Ffalse%3Fstep%3D1

## About the Role

*8-10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing large, complex, cross-functional IT initiatives in matrixed organizations.
*Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-level technology projects such as ERP, CRM, infrastructure, cloud, or data integration systems.
*Minimum 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable project plans.
*Proven ability to lead and influence diverse cross-functional project teams without direct authority in a matrixed environment.
*Strong experience owning project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies across large-scale programs.
*Demonstrated experience leading organizational change management for enterprise technology implementations, including business readiness, user adoption, and post-go-live stabilization.
*Expert knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies, with hands-on proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira.
*Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field., *PMP, Agile, or PRINCE2 certification or training.
*Experience working within a university or higher-education environment.
*Experience managing projects involving external vendors or consulting partners.
*Demonstrated use of data and metrics to drive project planning, decision-making, and risk management.
*Strong systems-thinking background with the ability to connect technology, people, processes, and business operations.
*Experience identifying cost-saving opportunities within large IT programs.
*Solid understanding of current and emerging technologies and their application to digital transformation initiatives.
*, *PMP, Agile, or PRINCE2 certification or training.
*Experience working within a university or higher-education environment.
*Experience managing projects involving external vendors or consulting partners.
*Demonstrated use of data and metrics to drive project planning, decision-making, and risk management.
*Strong systems-thinking background with the ability to connect technology, people, processes, and business operations.
*Experience identifying cost-saving opportunities within large IT programs.
*Solid understanding of current and emerging technologies and their application to digital transformation initiatives.

## Description

The client is seeking a seasoned Sr. IT Project Manager to lead multiple large-scale, complex enterprise technology initiatives from planning through post-go-live stabilization, delivering measurable value across technical and business teams., *Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large, complex IT projects across departments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategies.
*Own the full project plan including scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and deliverables for enterprise technology initiatives such as ERP, CRM, infrastructure, cloud, and data integrations.
*Serve as the primary liaison between IT/technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and executive leadership, facilitating communication and alignment across all levels.
*Identify project risks and issues early, develop and implement proactive mitigation strategies, and provide regular status reporting to executives and governance groups.
*Lead organizational change management and business readiness efforts for technology implementations, driving user adoption and post-go-live stabilization.
*Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and vendor involvement while identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring financial accountability.
*Document lessons learned and ensure thorough project closeout upon completion.


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