Senior IT Project Manager (M&A - Network Integration/Implementation) HIRING ASAP
About The Position
The Senior IT Project Manager will lead high-impact initiatives to enable network platform solutions between two enterprise networks. The role drives secure cross-company communication, data exchange, and service integration, bridging architecture, engineering, and program delivery. The project manager owns integrated project plans from inception through steady state and coordinates technical teams, help desk operations, and application access. This is a contract role based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid workplace arrangement. The stated pay range is $70.00–$80.00 per hour. The position is anticipated to close on November 27, 2026.
Requirements
- At least 10 years leading large-scale, multi-workstream IT programs in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience leading large network and infrastructure technology implementation programs.
- Deep expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid program methodologies, portfolio-level planning, and risk management.
- Strong technical foundation in routing, firewall configuration, bandwidth provisioning, wireless infrastructure, and identity and access management, including Okta and MFA.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication skills, including the ability to navigate competing priorities and constraints.
Nice To Haves
- Merger, divestiture, or cross-company integration experience is strongly preferred.
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program leadership certification.
- Familiarity with GDPR, SOX, or similar regulatory frameworks and audit-ready design practices.
- M&A integration experience.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end project delivery, build project plans, facilitate cross-functional touchpoints and working sessions, and accelerate stakeholder decision-making.
- Coordinate with other network and infrastructure project managers on dependencies, timelines, and roadmap alignment for related projects in progress.
- Establish and uphold design principles and guardrails to reduce interim complexity, protect user experience, and ensure compliance.
- Proactively manage risks, issues, and actions to maintain visibility and momentum across the organization.
- Provide clear, concise executive updates on status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans; remove blockers and resolve issues.
- Implement scalable ways of working, including cadence, artifacts, templates, and collaboration tools, across internal teams and external vendors to deliver against milestones.
- Manage assigned project funding and follow procurement and financial reporting processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Follow established project governance and gating processes throughout project lifecycles.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off and leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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