Project Manager, IT

Sand Cherry Associates•Denver, CO

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable IT Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of technology and business initiatives. This role will replace an existing position and play a key part in delivering a variety of IT-focused projects within a dynamic and evolving environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can quickly take ownership, drive projects forward, and effectively partner with both IT and business stakeholders. This is a hybrid role based in Denver, CO. All qualified candidates MUST live in the Denver, CO area and be authorized to work without requiring sponsorship. Please note that we do not work C2C.

Requirements

3-5 years of proven experience managing IT/technical projects across multiple disciplines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong foundation in traditional (waterfall) project management methodologies
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and proactively drive outcomes
Experience working with vendors and cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in SAP environments is preferred
Exposure to M&A integrations is preferred
Knowledge of SOX compliance, cybersecurity, and data governance is preferred
Energy industry experience (nice to have, not required)
Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership
Service-oriented with a collaborative and respectful approach
Flexible and adaptable in a rapidly evolving environment
Comfortable working with teams at varying levels of experience
Strong cultural fit—someone who can lead with both drive and empathy

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver multiple concurrent IT projects (typically 3–4 at a time) across various domains
Lead initiatives including:
Data migrations
M&A integrations
Application upgrades
Remediation efforts
SAP-related workflows and implementations
Partner with IT and business teams to ensure alignment and successful execution
Support and contribute to change management efforts
Collaborate with vendors and external partners
Help guide discussions around SOX compliance, cybersecurity, and data security best practices
Develop and maintain project plans, status reporting, and executive presentations (Smartsheet, PowerPoint)
Navigate shifting priorities and adapt to changing business needs
Facilitate regular workstream meetings, to ensure cross workstream collaboration.
Ensure team(s) maintains focus on quality and continuous delivery
Provide visibility into delivery targets, commitments, and progress
Understand network architecture to identify upstream and downstream dependencies and to support the business in risk management
Proactively identifies impediments and appropriately resolves using network of peers and formal channels (including escalation if required)
Utilizes team feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity and works with team to continuously improve
Communicates with leaders across the organization on a regular basis to ensure transparency into delivery, risks, issues, etc.
Execute Project Management across multiple workstreams to ensure a cohesive delivery plan is achieved
Ensure the respective readiness reviews and tests are coordinated and conducted in a timely manner
Support integrated reporting, status, and deliverable tracking across the project
Support the administration of Project status meetings and forums, including capturing action items and decisions
Establish risk management, escalation paths, and take corrective measurements, supporting issue and risk tracking and mitigation
Holds project team accountable for deliverables and commitments.
Support Program Manager to summarize workstream status, escalations and next steps
Utilize PMI PMP methodology
Integrate business policies and governance processes into planning and accountability for project roadmaps and strategy
Facilitate and lead project meetings and manage stakeholders’ communication
Coordinate, manage and monitor the workflow of cross-functional teams
Provide and perform quality assurance checks on project artifacts and deliverables.
Align deliverables (outputs) to the program/project workstream’s “outcome”
Own overall integrated project plan and manage cross-functional resources, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting of budgetary demands, and achievement of business goal