PMO Partners, LLC
Senior IT Project Manager – Boston, MA
PMO Partners is seeking to connect with IT Project Managers with a track record of success within higher education organizations for ongoing opportunities with our prominent higher education client in Boston. We are ideally looking for people who can be on-site 3 days a week in downtown Boston. Below is a general description of the background that our client typically looks for.
For immediate consideration, please meet with our Digital Recruiter via this link: https://gointerview.co/pmo-partners/senior-it-project-manager
This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of large-scale, complex IT projects and programs that support the university’s strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager will lead cross‑functional teams, manage diverse stakeholder expectations, and ensure all initiatives are delivered within scope, schedule and budget—while aligning to business value and user needs.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large and complex IT projects across departments, ensuring alignment with university priorities and strategies.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, scope statements, budgets, timelines and resource allocations.
Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope and on budget while maintaining high quality standards.
Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of information while providing consistency in content.
Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and financials; present project updates, risks and performance metrics to governance groups and leadership.
Lead stakeholder engagement and communication: serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units and executive sponsors; build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels; facilitate effective communication across cross‑functional teams; provide direction and support to cross‑functional project teams, including internal staff and external vendors; establish clear goals and responsibilities and promote accountability across team members; foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and problem‑solving; ensure post‑project evaluation, lessons learned and knowledge documentation; manage project budgets responsibly, identify cost‑saving opportunities and ensure financial accountability.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field.
PMP, Agile or other relevant project management certification(s) preferred.
Experience
8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing large, complex, cross‑functional IT initiatives in matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise‑level technology projects such as CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration or cloud‑based systems.
Minimum of 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable plans.
Proven ability to lead diverse project teams, set direction, communicate vision and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Experienced in navigating organizational change, managing competing priorities and driving projects forward in ambiguous or evolving environments.
A strong history of using data‑driven insights to guide project planning and risk management.
Expert in project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile and hybrid approaches.
Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow or Jira.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups.
Deep understanding of business processes and IT alignment, with the ability to deliver measurable value.
Skilled in resource planning and budgeting for large‑scale projects.
Self‑motivated, organized and capable of working independently in fast‑paced environments.
Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business.
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units and executive sponsors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Facilitate effective communication across cross‑functional teams to ensure shared understanding of objectives, progress and changes.
Present project updates, risks and performance metrics to governance groups and leadership.
Provide direction and support to cross‑functional project teams, including internal staff and external vendors.
Establish clear goals and responsibilities and promote accountability across team members.
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership and problem‑solving.
Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues and financials.
Develop and publish status reports, prepare and modify schedules or plans as required.
Ensure post‑project evaluation, lessons learned and knowledge documentation.
Manage project budgets responsibly, identify cost‑saving opportunities and ensure financial accountability.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Contract
Job function Project Management Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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For immediate consideration, please meet with our Digital Recruiter via this link: https://gointerview.co/pmo-partners/senior-it-project-manager
This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of large-scale, complex IT projects and programs that support the university’s strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager will lead cross‑functional teams, manage diverse stakeholder expectations, and ensure all initiatives are delivered within scope, schedule and budget—while aligning to business value and user needs.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large and complex IT projects across departments, ensuring alignment with university priorities and strategies.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, scope statements, budgets, timelines and resource allocations.
Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope and on budget while maintaining high quality standards.
Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of information while providing consistency in content.
Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and financials; present project updates, risks and performance metrics to governance groups and leadership.
Lead stakeholder engagement and communication: serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units and executive sponsors; build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels; facilitate effective communication across cross‑functional teams; provide direction and support to cross‑functional project teams, including internal staff and external vendors; establish clear goals and responsibilities and promote accountability across team members; foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and problem‑solving; ensure post‑project evaluation, lessons learned and knowledge documentation; manage project budgets responsibly, identify cost‑saving opportunities and ensure financial accountability.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field.
PMP, Agile or other relevant project management certification(s) preferred.
Experience
8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing large, complex, cross‑functional IT initiatives in matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise‑level technology projects such as CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration or cloud‑based systems.
Minimum of 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable plans.
Proven ability to lead diverse project teams, set direction, communicate vision and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Experienced in navigating organizational change, managing competing priorities and driving projects forward in ambiguous or evolving environments.
A strong history of using data‑driven insights to guide project planning and risk management.
Expert in project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile and hybrid approaches.
Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow or Jira.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups.
Deep understanding of business processes and IT alignment, with the ability to deliver measurable value.
Skilled in resource planning and budgeting for large‑scale projects.
Self‑motivated, organized and capable of working independently in fast‑paced environments.
Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business.
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units and executive sponsors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Facilitate effective communication across cross‑functional teams to ensure shared understanding of objectives, progress and changes.
Present project updates, risks and performance metrics to governance groups and leadership.
Provide direction and support to cross‑functional project teams, including internal staff and external vendors.
Establish clear goals and responsibilities and promote accountability across team members.
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership and problem‑solving.
Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues and financials.
Develop and publish status reports, prepare and modify schedules or plans as required.
Ensure post‑project evaluation, lessons learned and knowledge documentation.
Manage project budgets responsibly, identify cost‑saving opportunities and ensure financial accountability.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Contract
Job function Project Management Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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