Senior IT Project Manager

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD49 - USD55
Contract - W2

Skills

Senior IT Project Manager

Job Details

job summary:

Lead the implementation of mission-critical DOT IT Projects with primary responsibility for the Roadway Lighting Control and Monitoring System Project within the Transportation Portfolio and SAS Initiative. This senior-level position requires an experienced project management professional capable of managing both in-house and third-party developed solutions from concept through implementation and close-out.




location: Raleigh, North Carolina

job type: Contract

salary: $49 - 55 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities



  • Serve as primary project manager for the Roadway Lighting Control and Monitoring System Project, coordinating with DOT IT PMO stakeholders
  • Manage multiple concurrent DOT IT projects while maintaining quality, timeline, and budget requirements
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies
  • Lead cross-functional teams including technical staff, vendors, and department stakeholders
  • Oversee vendor relationships and third-party solution integrations
  • Facilitate requirements gathering and documentation processes
  • Conduct regular project status meetings and provide executive-level reporting
  • Manage project budgets and resource allocations effectively
  • Ensure compliance with government IT standards and protocols


qualifications:

Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible IT project management experience
  • Proven experience delivering complex technology projects in transportation or government sectors
  • Strong technical background with understanding of software development lifecycles and IT infrastructure
  • Experience with both in-house developed solutions and third-party integrations
  • Demonstrated success managing projects from concept through implementation and close-out
  • PMP certification required; additional certifications in Agile, ITIL, or related methodologies preferred
  • Knowledge of transportation systems and smart infrastructure solutions is highly desirable
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills


skills: Required Qualifications



  • Proficient with MS Project using MS Project Server to manage multi-million dollar projects with multiple year durations. (Required - 7 Years)
  • Strong communications skills, oral and written, with project team, management, executive management and external organizations. (Required - 7 Years)
  • Proven planning and management skills including scope estimating and control, budgeting, testing, quality assurance and resource allocation. (Required - 7 Years)
  • Experience with project risk management, including failure mode effect analysis and planning. (Required - 5 Years)
  • Experience implementing solutions utilizing third party vendors and third party products. (Required - 7 Years)
  • Project Management experience implementing in-house and third party development solutions. (Required - 6 Years)
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills. (Required - 5 Years)
  • Experienced in contract and vendor management. (Required - 6 Years)


Preferred Qualifications



  • Government IT project management experience. (Desired - 5 Years)
  • PMP certification. (Desired - 5 Years)




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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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