Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Contract: W2 Only (No C2C/1099)

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex technology projects across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise-level IT solutions on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and resources using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate.
• Drive project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication at all levels.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 13+ years of experience in IT project management, with senior or lead role.
• Strong technical background with experience in software development, infrastructure, or cloud technologies.
• Proven experience managing large-scale enterprise IT projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, Trello).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and DevOps practices.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP) are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with data migration, ERP/CRM implementations, or cybersecurity projects.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations.