Project Manager
Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid)
Contract Type: W2 Only (No C2C / 1099)
Duration: 12 Months
About the Role:
We are seeking a results-driven IT Project Manager with a strong background in managing complex technology project. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale IT solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project management for IT initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
- Manage cross-functional teams including developers, QA, business analysts, and infrastructure teams.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain detailed project documentation including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and change requests.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA , SOX , PCI-DSS , and GDPR.
- Coordinate with vendors, third-party service providers, and internal teams for seamless integration and delivery.
- Drive stakeholder communication and manage expectations through regular updates and reviews.
- Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 12 years of experience in IT project management.
- Strong understanding of SDLC , Agile , Scrum , and Waterfall methodologies.
- Proven experience managing enterprise-level projects involving data migration , system integration , or digital transformation.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards in financial and healthcare sectors.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA , MS Project , Smartsheet , or Asana.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Nice to Have:
- PMP , PRINCE2 , or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
- Experience with cloud migration projects (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
- Background in data governance , cybersecurity , or AI/ML project oversight.
- Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems or core banking platforms.