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Performance Contracting Group

Senior IT Project Manager

Performance Contracting Group, Lackmans, Kansas, United States

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Company Overview Performance Contracting Group is a national employee‑owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non‑residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

Senior IT Project Manager PCG is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to join our team in Lenexa, KS. The Senior IT Project Manager leads complex, cross‑functional IT projects from Discovery through Closure, overseeing multiple projects and software releases, mentoring project managers, and driving continuous improvement in project management practices.

Essential Functions

Lead high‑impact projects from Discovery through Closure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Oversee project planning, resource management, and execution for multiple concurrent projects.

Serve as primary escalation point for project risks and issues.

Portfolio, Release & Handoff Management

Coordinate and oversee software releases across multiple projects, ensuring readiness and quality.

Plan and execute handoff of support responsibilities to Application Support after releases.

Collaborate with DevSecOps to design, implement, and maintain release pipelines for reliable deployments.

Drive CICD release planning strategies and automation integration across projects and teams.

Maintain hygiene within Project Management and Portfolio Management platforms.

Lead Project review meetings and facilitate JAD sessions within the project group and business leadership groups.

Lead and facilitate PI Planning sessions to align teams, define objectives, and ensure delivery commitments across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Environment & Architecture Transition Oversight

Lead initiatives for environment and architecture transitions (e.g., UDE migration), ensuring governance and risk mitigation.

Resource & Capacity Management

Collaborate with Resource Managers to allocate resources and resolve conflicts.

Mentor and coach project managers, fostering professional growth and best practices.

Monitor and provide oversight of project resources from a Resourced vs Estimated vs Actual use perspective to ensure cost containment and delivery timeframes are met.

Vendor Engagement

Establish vendor coordination strategies for Delivery, UAT, Support Handoff, and other critical phases, including escalation frameworks.

Identify and collaborate with Vendor relationship owners to ensure that Vendors can meet project needs and timeline.

Technical Training Coordination

Partner with Technical Training to ensure end‑user training needs are identified and addressed for all project deliverables.

Assist in PM team development and capability advancement strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with business sponsors, stakeholders, and technical teams.

Deliver executive‑level reporting and presentations on project status and outcomes.

Process Improvement & Governance

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardizing processes and tools.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and governance standards.

Implement transparency practices, including dashboards and reporting frameworks.

Risk and Change Management

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues across projects.

Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy‑in.

Contribution Towards Team Scorecard KPI Targets

Accountable for meeting PM Team KPI targets in project data hygiene, process compliance, stakeholder communication, proactive forecasting, and responsible AI adoption, as defined in the PM Team Scorecard.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including portfolio‑level planning and governance.

Deep understanding of CICD release strategies, automation integration, and DevSecOps collaboration.

Ability to lead environment and architecture transition initiatives at an enterprise scale.

Proficiency in tooling migration planning, risk mitigation, and integration strategies.

Strong vendor engagement and escalation management especially for Team Alignment, UAT, & Delivery phases.

Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to deliver executive‑level reporting.

Skilled in mentoring and coaching project managers, fostering team development and certification planning.

Expertise in process improvement, governance compliance, and transparency practices (dashboards, reporting frameworks).

Strategic thinking with ability to align projects to organizational goals and manage complex dependencies.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

5+ years of IT project management experience, including leadership of complex, cross‑functional projects.

Proven experience with CICD release planning, DevSecOps collaboration, and environment transition oversight.

Demonstrated success in vendor coordination, risk management, and change management.

Advanced project management certifications preferred (A‑CSM, PSM‑II/III, CSP, or PMI‑PMP).

Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with experience in executive stakeholder engagement.

Ability to mentor and develop project management talent and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with match

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG's Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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