Information Technology Project Manager

IT Project Manager (5–7 Years Experience)Remote - Candidate should be local to ColoradoContract OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with strong technical acumen and a proven track record of delivering complex technology initiatives. This role requires deep knowledge of formal project management methodologies, excellent organization skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through planning, execution, and successful project closure.Key Qualifications5–7+ years of progressive IT Project Management experiencePMP certification preferredStrong expertise in PMLC, stage-gate governance, and project estimationSolid technical understanding across IT domains such as ERP, Cloud/Security, and Legacy ModernizationAbility to manage cost tracking, capacity planning, and detailed project schedulesRole OverviewThe IT Project Manager will act as the central project owner, responsible for driving project governance, ensuring alignment to scope and budget, and leading teams through all phases—from initiation to final acceptance.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Governance & PlanningEstablish and maintain the complete project record, including budget, schedule, and level of effort (LOE)Validate effort assumptions and reconcile capacity against approved project budgetsLead requirements workshops to capture business and technical needs that shape the detailed project scheduleCoordinate with Security and Disaster Recovery teams to validate requirements and scopeDevelop and present the finalized Project Plan for approvalExecute & DeployLead the Project Kickoff, set meeting cadence, and manage all project communicationsMonitor execution progress, track project health, and proactively address risks and issues (RAID)Drive the team toward completing critical milestonesOversee Change Management by ensuring CAB requests are properly submittedManage all deliverables and steps required for Transition to OperationsExecution & ClosureOversee Final Acceptance activitiesEnsure all records, RAID items, and administrative tasks are completedDeliver the Final Status Report and close out the projectParticipate in process improvement reviews, documenting lessons learned and future enhancements