Senior IT Project Manager

DPP•Columbia, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

DPP is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for a 12-month W2 contract opportunity with a client in the Aerospace and Defense industry. The position is hybrid in Columbia, South Carolina, with onsite work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, as well as onsite work as needed. The Senior IT Project Manager coordinates project-oriented work efforts, provides status reporting, and supports project stability. The role manages multiple efforts of varying size and complexity, from limited to greater system and customer impacts. It follows project management processes and methodologies to deliver projects on time, within budgeted hours, to high-quality standards, and in accordance with ISSM expectations. The project manager leads work from inception through final business acceptance and implementation, and mentors other project leads while contributing to staff training and development.

Requirements

Five years of IT experience in a leadership capacity, including two years of experience leading two or more concurrent project teams. Completion of the Training Program for Project Management may substitute for one year of experience.
A bachelor's degree; or four years of job-related work experience; or two years of job-related experience plus an associate's degree in any major.
Experience with Microsoft Office and project management software such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, or similar.
Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to provide sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MS Project or Azure DevOps experience, preferred over other project management software.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project-oriented work efforts and provide status reporting to support project stability.
Manage multiple work efforts of varying size and complexity, including projects with different levels of system and customer impact.
Follow project management processes and methodologies to deliver projects on time, within budgeted hours, to high-quality standards, and in line with ISSM expectations.
Monitor project plans, assignments, and work efforts on a daily basis.
Ensure resource needs are assigned appropriately and escalate functional, quality, and timeline issues.
Track key project milestones and adjust project plans to meet the needs of the work effort.
Lead projects from inception through final business acceptance and implementation.
Mentor other project leads and participate in staff training and development.