Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Comrise is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from project initiation through successful completion. This role will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, quality, and stakeholder communications within a matrixed organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of complex IT projects from initiation through final closeout
- Partner with project sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across business and IT functions to successfully execute complex initiatives
- Manage project cost, schedule, quality, resources, risks, issues, and overall performance
- Establish project milestones and monitor adherence to approved plans and schedules
- Communicate project expectations, progress, risks, issues, and decisions clearly and effectively to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders
- Provide regular project status updates, reports, and presentations to management and PMO leadership
- Facilitate workshops focused on business requirements, process improvement, value-stream mapping, and solution development
- Coordinate the identification and resolution of complex business, technical, data, and system dependencies
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate project and program risks
- Develop and implement solutions to project issues, including resource allocation, schedule adjustments, and contractual or scope changes
- Collaborate with other project and program managers to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across multiple initiatives
- Partner with vendors and suppliers to support successful project delivery
- Support the development and implementation of project management tools, processes, and best practices
- Lead projects involving IT infrastructure, systems, business applications, process improvement, and technology transformation
- Work effectively with global teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones
Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in IT project management or a comparable project leadership role
- Demonstrated experience leading projects from initiation through completion
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong project planning, organization, and prioritization skills
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and resources
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a matrixed organization
- Experience working with business and technical teams to identify requirements and develop solutions
- Experience with project management or work management platforms such as Monday.com
- Experience with Azure DevOps or similar project and development management tools
- Experience with Workday, ERP, HCM, or comparable enterprise business systems
- Experience supporting global teams or working across multiple time zones
- Experience working in a PMO or program management environment
- Experience with IT infrastructure services and architecture
- Knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements, preferably within a regulated industry
- Experience working with IT systems in healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, financial services, or another regulated environment
- Knowledge of current IT technologies, standards, and best practices
- Knowledge of ITIL principles and experience with IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Experience with Lean, Agile, or Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) methodologies
- Experience facilitating business process mapping, value-stream mapping, and requirements workshops
- Experience managing vendors and suppliers
- Experience working with C-level and senior leadership
- PMP, ITIL, or equivalent certification is preferred
Benefits
- Fully remote within the United States.
- Candidates located in the Eastern or Central Time Zones are preferred.
- Standard working hours are approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility.
- Occasional domestic or international travel may be required based on business needs.
- Contract is currently anticipated to run through February 2027, with the possibility of extension.
- There may also be potential for future conversion to a full-time position based on business needs and performance.
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