Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerLocation: Denver, CO (Onsite)Duration: Long-term ContractWork Eligibility: US Permanent Eligibility to Work Required Job Description - Lead the end-to-end delivery of 2-4 large-scale, complex IT data projects simultaneously.- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to ensure commitments are met on time and within quality parameters.- Develop and maintain key project artifacts, including schedules, communication plans, and staffing plans.- Proactively identify, manage, and resolve project risks, issues, and blockers, escalating to leadership as necessary to keep projects on track.- Quickly earn the trust of project sponsors, executives, and key stakeholders.- Serve as the primary point of contact for project communications, collaborating effectively with senior IT leaders and business executives to define, plan, and deliver complex projects.- Build and maintain strong, long-term professional relationships based on trust and respect.- Represent the project in governance meetings and various inter-departmental forums.- Lead cross-functional project teams composed of Clients teammates and contractors, including Data and Test Engineers, Architects, and Analysts.- Act as the single accountable party for managing and reporting on the project budget. This includes validating forecasts, tracking actual spend, managing variances, and approving project labor.Qualifications Required: - 4+ years of experience managing IT software development projects with a strong track record of successful technology implementations.- Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently at all levels of the organization.- Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and influencing skills.- Strong business and technical acumen, with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.- PMP or Agile certification.- Experience with Agile/Iterative project management platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and PPM tools (e.g., Apptio Targetprocess).- Proficiency in financial management tools (e.g., Apptio One, Excel). Desired:- Experience with managing vendor implementations from RFP to completion.- Familiarity with working in a Product-Centric Organization.