Information Technology Project Manager

Project Manager (IT) 100% onsite Montgomery, AL Contract to permanent $55/hr **NO C2C** Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of IT projects. Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high-quality standards, and meet customer expectations. Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies tailored to the IT community. Ensure that these processes are consistently applied to maintain project stability and quality Assemble comprehensive project plans, define project scopes, and manage teamwork assignments. Direct and monitor work efforts daily, identify resource needs, perform quality reviews, and escalate functional, quality, and timeline issues as necessary. Track key project milestones, adjusting project plans and resources to meet customer and organizational needs. Ensure flexibility in project execution to accommodate changes in scope, timeline, or resources. Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the projects being managed. Facilitate clear and consistent communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned with project goals. Assist Program Managers in partnering with senior management to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Act as a key liaison between project teams and executive leadership. Manage one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity, including mentoring project leaders and project management staff. Provide guidance to ensure that projects are effectively managed and that project leaders are developing their skills. Apply resource management practices and change management techniques to ensure that projects are executed efficiently. Manage team resources across multiple projects to avoid over-utilization and ensure balanced workloads. Skills Required: Extensive knowledge and expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Waterfall) and tools. Proficiency in resource management practices and change management techniques. Familiarity with project management software and tools commonly used in IT project management (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello). Experience Required: 7 years of IT work experience, including 5 or more years managing projects. Experience with projects that involve multiple technologies and functions is expected. Demonstrated experience in leading medium to large-sized, moderately to highly complex projects. Proven success in delivering projects on time and within budget. Education Required: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required. Education Preferred: Advanced certifications in project management, such as Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant areas.