IT Project Manager

$145,600 - $151,840/Yr

The Computer Merchant - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional project teams in the Springfield, MA area, managing project timelines, milestones, and dependencies while ensuring alignment with business strategies. This role requires strong stakeholder and vendor relationship management, compliance with SDLC methodologies, and effective communication to drive project delivery and mitigate risks. The position emphasizes accountability for project outcomes, including budget management and quality delivery of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams and manage project timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with project sponsors to ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Manage stakeholder and vendor relationships to ensure project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC methodology for documentation and implementation.
• Define and manage detailed project plans in MS Project.
• Monitor and report on all project/program tasks and deliverables.
• Manage project budget, approved funding, forecasts, and actuals.
• Document and communicate project status to various audiences.
• Hold project team accountable for delivering objectives on time and within budget.
• Manage project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
• Lead the team through issue resolution to avoid schedule impacts.
• Partner with subject matter experts to define and execute delivery plans.
• Provide status updates to key stakeholders and gain recognition as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

• PMP certification or similar; fluent with PMBOK methodology required.
• Experience with Agile methodologies; CSM preferred but not required.
• Strong background in project management tools, specifically MS Office Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• 3-5 years of experience in the financial services/insurance industry required.
• 4+ years of IT experience managing large-sized IT programs or portfolios, including integrations.
• 2+ years of vendor management and contract negotiations experience required.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing program/portfolio budgets.