IT/OT Project Manager

TEKsystems•Birmingham, AL

6d•$50 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT/OT Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of technology projects across the organization, with an emphasis on initiatives spanning Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). The role is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder alignment from project initiation through transition to operations. It applies consistent PMO governance and delivery practices in close partnership with business leaders, technical teams, operations personnel, vendors, and cybersecurity stakeholders. The Project Manager delivers projects using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methods; manages project plans, finances, resources, dependencies, risks, decisions, and change control; and ensures solutions are ready for operational support. Work may involve enterprise applications, infrastructure, networks, data, integrations, cloud services, and operational technology. The role coordinates across IT, field operations, engineering, automation, SCADA, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and third-party vendors, while addressing OT needs such as availability, site access, safety, testing, cutover, and operational continuity. This is a contract-to-hire position based in Birmingham, Alabama, with a hybrid workplace. The stated pay range is $50.00–$65.00 per hour. The posting notes that eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of project management experience, including delivery of complex IT and/or OT initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering projects in energy, oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, or another operationally intensive environment.
Experience with SCADA, industrial control systems, field communications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or IT/OT integration.
Experience with a PPM tool and Power BI or comparable reporting technologies.
PMP or equivalent project management certification; Agile certification or experience is a plus.
Agile-related certification or substantial Agile project delivery experience.
Experience with Agile methodology and Scrum practices in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Experience in risk management related to technology, cybersecurity, safety, and operational continuity.
Experience working with cloud services and integrated enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

Lead projects from initiation through closeout using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methods.
Develop and maintain project charters, integrated schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps.
Manage project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and change control.
Ensure solutions transition effectively to operational support teams with appropriate documentation and readiness.
Manage projects involving enterprise applications, infrastructure, networks, data, integrations, cloud services, and operational technology.
Coordinate delivery across IT, field operations, engineering, automation, SCADA, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and third-party vendors.
Account for OT requirements, including system availability, site access, safety, testing, cutover, and operational continuity.
Translate business and operational needs into clear project outcomes, delivery plans, and acceptance criteria.
Maintain accurate project information, status, financials, resource needs, and forecasts in the project management tool.
Apply PMO standards for intake, stage gates, status reporting, risk escalation, and executive governance.
Monitor project budgets, vendor commitments, forecasts, and variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Support portfolio prioritization, demand planning, capacity visibility, and cross-project dependency management.
Lead cross-functional project teams and establish clear accountability for deliverables and decisions.
Facilitate steering committee, working team, vendor, and stakeholder meetings with concise, action-oriented reporting.
Build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive audiences.