Senior IT Project Manager, Divergent Technologies

• 3+ years of experience in Information Technology Project Management or Relevant Direct Work Experience (such as another I.T. position that self-managed projects)
• 2+ years working with cross-functional technical teams
• Strong foundation in project management fundamentals, with the ability to adapt delivery methodologies—such as Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches—based on project complexity and organizational needs
• Strong foundation in project management fundamentals (PMBOK® Guide), with the ability to adapt delivery methodologies—including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches—based on project complexity and organizational needs
• Strong technical background — understanding of technology infrastructure, software (both SaaS and internally developed), and security concepts
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with IT, software/programming, engineering, and security stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools with the ability to produce professional executive‑level artifacts and dashboards either directly or by partnering with the BI team
• Comfortable driving both high-level strategy and low-level implementation details
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting to senior and executive‑level audiences
• Strong communication skills and a bias toward action in ambiguous environments
• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Desirable

• The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives that enable scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise systems
• This role drives disciplined execution across the full project lifecycle--aligning stakeholders, managing risk, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery--while championing developer experience and platform-centric thinking
• Manage the lifecycle of Applications projects, while collaborating closely with internal teams and third‑party implementation partners
• Develop detailed work breakdown structures, schedules, and resource plans. Track projects and keep stakeholders informed of risk
• Partner with IT management and business leadership to define project scope, develop business cases, and prepare detailed project budgets
• Establish and manage IT PMO governance processes, including phase gates, milestone reviews, and executive approval checkpoints to ensure disciplined project delivery
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans, including Risk Management and Communication Management Plans, in alignment with organizational standards
• Identify, log, and mitigate project risks and issues; maintain risk register
• Partner with stakeholders to track and maintain up to date reports relevant to the Technology Team, including software usage, software budgeting, and renewal and refresh cycles
• Build and manage detailed, integrated work plans—including training, cut over, and environment/instance plans—that incorporate IT, business, and third-party resources
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support software evaluation and selection processes, including the creation of RFIs and the review of vendor proposals
• Review implementation of partner deliverables and lead formal sign-off processes to ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with project objectives