Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Boston MA (3 Days per Week onsite)
Contract length: 12 mo
Schedule: 9-5
Pay: $97 per hour W2
Senior Project Manager Qualifications:
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- PMP, Agile or other relevant project management certification(s) preferred.
Experience
- 8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing large, complex, cross-functional IT initiatives in matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-level technology projects, such as CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration, or cloud-based systems.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable project plans.
- Proven ability to lead diverse project teams, set direction, communicate vision, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Experienced in navigating organizational change, managing competing priorities, and driving projects forward in ambiguous or evolving environments.
- A strong history of using data-driven insights to guide project planning and risk management.
Senior Project Manager Description:
Knowledge and Skills
· Expert in project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
· Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
· Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups.
· Deep understanding of business processes and IT alignment, with the ability to deliver measurable value.
· Skilled in resource planning and budgeting for large-scale projects.
· Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in fast-paced environments.
· Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business
· Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
Project Leadership & Execution
· Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large and complex IT projects across departments, ensuring alignment with university priorities and strategies.
· Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, scope statements, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
· Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining high quality standards.
· Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
· Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
· Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units, and executive sponsors.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
· Facilitate effective communication across cross-functional teams to ensure shared understanding of objectives, progress, and changes.
· Present project updates, risks, and performance metrics to governance groups and leadership.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
· Provide direction and support to cross-functional project teams, including internal staff and external vendors.
· Establish clear goals and responsibilities and promote accountability across team members.
· Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and problem-solving.
Monitoring, Reporting & Financial Oversight
· Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and financials.
· Develop and publish status reports, prepare and modify schedules or plans as required.
· Ensure post-project evaluation, lessons learned, and knowledge documentation.
· Manage project budgets responsibly, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial accountability.
1. Financial Measures
Responsible for managing and reporting on project budgets, ensuring financial discipline, and identifying opportunities for cost optimization without compromising project goals.
