Senior IT Project Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager based in United States.

The Senior IT Project Manager will support the Strategic Portfolio Management Office (SPMO), helping strengthen enterprise-wide project portfolio management capabilities and processes. This role focuses on enhancing a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool to support project, program, and agile management activities. You will collaborate with project managers, technical development teams, and governance committees to translate business needs into effective solutions. From requirements gathering and testing to pilot programs and enterprise-wide rollout, you will help drive successful implementation and adoption. The position also involves developing training materials and practical resources to improve user knowledge and consistency. This is an 8-month remote contract opportunity suited to an experienced IT project management professional who enjoys improving tools, processes, and organizational collaboration.

Accountabilities
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Project Planning and Scheduling: Assist project managers with planning, scheduling, and tracking activities using Microsoft Project or similar project management tools.

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Workflow Adoption: Facilitate the adoption and implementation of project change request workflows across the organization.

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PPM Tool Configuration: Support the configuration and development of portfolio, program, and agile management modules within the PPM platform.

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Requirements and Testing: Collaborate with the PPM tool development team throughout requirements definition, solution development, and software testing.

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Pilot Programs and Rollout: Lead pilot initiatives, gather feedback, and support the enterprise-wide implementation of new capabilities.

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Training and Documentation: Develop and deliver training sessions, practical tips, user guides, and knowledge base articles to support effective tool adoption.

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Governance and Prioritization: Support governance committees in evaluating, assessing, and prioritizing PPM tool enhancements and capabilities.

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Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned in support of project portfolio management objectives.

Requirements:

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IT Project Management Experience: At least 7 years of experience in IT project management.

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Program, Portfolio, or Agile Management: At least 3 years of experience in program management, portfolio management, or agile project management.

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Testing and Documentation: Experience with software testing, developing training materials, and creating user guides.

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Project Scheduling Expertise: High proficiency in Microsoft Project or comparable project portfolio management and scheduling tools.

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Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio and the Microsoft Office suite.

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Preferred Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PfMP, Scrum, or SAFe certifications are considered an advantage.

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Preferred Platform Experience: Experience with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) is desirable.

Benefits:

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Work Arrangement: Remote work opportunity based in the United States, with the role associated with Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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Contract Duration: An initial engagement of 8 months.

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Professional Impact: Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-level project portfolio management improvements, tool development, and organizational adoption.

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Benefits and Compensation: Salary, additional compensation, and employee benefits were not specified in the provided job description.