Contract (6 months, with potential to convert)

Reports to: Vice President of IT

Location: Remote, with preference for Dallas-Fort Worth

Company Overview

Our client is a growing organization undergoing significant technology transformation and expansion. The IT team is focused on improving systems, processes, and overall execution to better support the business.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an IT Project Manager to support both hands-on project execution and the continued development of project management discipline across the IT organization.

This role operates as a hybrid between a senior IT Project Manager and someone who can help build and mature PMO processes. The individual will bring structure, prioritization, and visibility to a growing portfolio of IT initiatives while also directly managing key projects.

The ideal candidate is someone who can both run projects and help establish practical processes and governance in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including system implementations, integrations, and enhancements
• Develop project plans, define scope, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure projects stay on track
• Drive accountability across teams to meet deadlines and deliver outcomes

PMO Development & Governance

• Help establish and evolve IT project management processes, standards, and best practices
• Support development of project intake, prioritization, and portfolio management frameworks
• Create and maintain project reporting, dashboards, and status visibility for leadership
• Bring structure and discipline to project execution without adding unnecessary complexity
• Contribute to building a scalable PMO function over time

Portfolio & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with IT and business leadership to evaluate project requests and priorities
• Provide visibility into project pipeline, capacity, risks, and progress
• Facilitate alignment between business needs and technical solutions
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Technical & Business Engagement

• Engage at a sufficient technical depth to evaluate solutions and challenge assumptions
• Ask the right questions to clarify business needs before defining solutions
• Work closely with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure cohesive delivery
• Ensure solutions align with business objectives and system capabilities

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading enterprise software implementations (ERP, CRM, or similar platforms)
• Strong understanding of IT systems, integrations, and SaaS-based environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Experience working cross-functionally with business teams, IT, and third-party vendors
• Ability to operate independently and drive outcomes in environments with limited structure
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification strongly preferred
• Experience contributing to or building PMO processes, governance, or portfolio management practices
• Exposure to program or portfolio-level oversight of IT initiatives
• Experience in high-growth or evolving environments
• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar

Success in This Role

• Takes ownership of projects and drives them forward with minimal oversight
• Brings clarity and visibility to project status, priorities, and risks
• Establishes practical and scalable project management processes
• Improves coordination across teams and stakeholders
• Becomes a trusted partner to IT leadership
• Helps elevate overall project execution and discipline within the organization

Additional Details

• Contract role (initial 6 months) with strong potential for full-time conversion
• Full-time hours (~40 hours/week)
• Remote flexibility, with preference for candidates in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
• Opportunity to grow into a longer-term leadership role within IT project/program management