Project Manager

Saxon Global • Madison, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully leading large, complex, enterprise software implementation, upgrade, or conversion projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing vendors, consulting partners, and cross-functional project teams, along with expertise in Waterfall SDLC, stage-gate governance, risk management, scope management, and executive reporting. This role requires the ability to create and manage detailed, resource-loaded project schedules using Microsoft Project, influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and drive outcomes. Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with both technical and executive audiences. Experience with enterprise systems involving multiple integrations, dependencies, and operational readiness activities is highly desirable.

Requirements

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience
• Proven success leading large, complex, enterprise software implementation, upgrade, or conversion projects from initiation through deployment.
• Strong experience managing vendors, consulting partners, and cross-functional project teams.
• Expertise with Waterfall SDLC, stage-gate governance, risk management, scope management, and executive reporting.
• Experience creating and managing detailed, resource-loaded project schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and drive outcomes.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with enterprise systems that include multiple integrations, dependencies, and operational readiness activities.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of IT Project Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex, enterprise software implementation, upgrade, or conversion projects from initiation through deployment.
• Manage vendors, consulting partners, and cross-functional project teams.
• Utilize Waterfall SDLC, stage-gate governance, risk management, scope management, and executive reporting.
• Create and manage detailed, resource-loaded project schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and drive outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences.
• Manage enterprise systems with multiple integrations, dependencies, and operational readiness activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed