Sr. IT Project Manager

Insight Global - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

A major insurance client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join an IT communications and collaborations group. This individual will focus on platforms like SharePoint and telephony solutions, providing project management services for infrastructure and security teams. The PM will support a significant internal intranet migration to SharePoint, which is a critical project for the organization. The position demands a proactive approach to managing diverse and high-visibility IT projects within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, including managing scope, schedule, resources and budget, reporting to executives, and handling issue and risk management effectively. In this role, the Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that all project deliverables are met on time and within budget. The PM will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including IT teams, executives, and external vendors, to ensure alignment and successful project execution. The candidate will also be expected to implement best practices in project management and contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes within the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects that enhance the company's IT infrastructure and collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project lifecycle for IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Support the migration of the internal intranet to SharePoint, coordinating with various teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, resources, and budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Report project status, issues, and risks to executives and stakeholders regularly.
• Implement best practices in project management and contribute to process improvements within the organization.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Smartsheet to track progress and manage tasks.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a project manager managing varying IT projects.
• Experience migrating from a web solution such as Confluence to SharePoint.
• Experience managing projects related to collaboration tools (SharePoint), telephony systems (RingCentral), infrastructure, networking, and servers.
• Active PMP certification is required.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Smartsheet is essential.
• A balance of Agile and Waterfall methodologies is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.