Sr. IT Project Manager - IT Construction

Curaleaf•Stamford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are actively seeking a talented and experienced Sr. IT Project Manager to lead and manage a wide variety of IT projects from conceptual design through implementation. You must possess organizational skills, leadership capability, and communication skills to succeed in this role. You will coordinate with internal delivery teams and vendors as we design, develop, deploy, and support internal custom solutions and third-party platforms. This role serves as the primary IT project lead supporting new location openings, expansions, remodels, acquisitions, and infrastructure deployments for corporate, retail and operations facilities across multiple states. The position bridges IT, construction, facilities, retail operations, compliance, asset protection, marketing operations, and third-party vendors to ensure locations are technology-ready for inspection, licensing, and commercial operation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various project management methodologies and a proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects supporting digital and organizational transformation programs and operating in a highly regulated, multi-state environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressively responsible IT project management experience, including infrastructure deployments, retail technology implementations, construction-related programs, or multi-site technology rollouts.
PMI-PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications
Expert knowledge of project methodologies and frameworks (PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
Experience leading projects within digital transformation initiatives or significant organizational change programs
Experience with Azure DevOps suite or equivalent tool set
Proficiency with ServiceNow SPM / CWM, MS Project, MS Project Web App and Office 365 suite
Proficient understanding of SDLC with focus on agility, quality, and security
Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timeline, and budget
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing vendor relationships, SOWs, and third-party delivery teams

Nice To Haves

Experience operating within a regulated industry (e.g., cannabis, pharmaceutical, healthcare, CPG) with familiarity managing regulatory, GxP, or multi-state compliance requirements within IT projects
Experience managing technology workstreams associated with facility construction, remodel, relocation, or expansion projects.
Experience with data privacy and security frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA) as applied to project delivery
Experience operating within a formal PMO governance model with defined phase gates and executive steering committees

Responsibilities

Drive key components of our organization's digital transformation program, ensuring alignment with strategic business and technology objectives
Lead multiple concurrent IT projects from initiation through hypercare and project close down
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, risks and quality
Apply appropriate methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum) based on project requirements
Facilitate key project meetings and steering committee updates, managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships across IT, the business and external partners
Prepare and deliver clear, concise executive and steering committee reporting, including RAG status, milestone tracking, and risk visibility
Manage project budgets and resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization
Resolve team impediments and collaborate with other Project Managers/Scrum Masters
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful delivery
Mentor junior project managers and provide team leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional, stakeholders, and vendors