IT Project Manager - Enterprise Systems and Integration

Job Summary
The IT Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within approved scope and budget, and aligned with business objectives and IT PMO governance standards. The role requires strong ownership of planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and vendor management across internal teams and third-party partners. The Project Manager must possess sufficient technical understanding to challenge solution designs, manage integrations, assess delivery risks, and translate business requirements into executable deliverables within Agile or Hybrid delivery models.

Must-Have Skills (Mandatory)
Strong experience in IT Project Management with end-to-end ownership of scope, schedule, cost, and quality
Expertise in project delivery lifecycle management including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Strong capability in integrated planning, dependency management, critical path analysis, and re-planning
Hands-on experience with RAID management, proactive escalation, and change control
Strong stakeholder and sponsor management with clear executive-level communication
Vendor and third-party delivery management including contract and milestone tracking
Financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile / Hybrid delivery models
Ability to understand, challenge, and assess technical solutions involving systems, integrations, and environments
Experience coordinating testing, release, deployment, and IT service transition
Strong decision-making, accountability, and problem-solving skills
Adherence to IT PMO governance, audit, and compliance standards
Experience with reporting, dashboards, progress tracking, and executive communication
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, MS Office, and SharePoint

Good-to-Have Skills (Optional)
Experience in benefits realization and change management
Exposure to IT service transition and operational readiness activities
Team leadership, coaching, and mentoring experience
Conflict management and negotiation skills
Experience working in complex, multi-vendor and multi-stakeholder environments
Prior experience in regulated or compliance-driven IT environments

Qualifications & Experience
6+ years of experience in IT Project Management or IT Delivery roles
Proven experience delivering enterprise IT projects involving systems, integrations, and vendors
Strong experience working with PMO governance frameworks and reporting standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
Experience working in fast-paced, evolving IT environments