Symmetrio
Project Manager (Special Projects)
Symmetrio - Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
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Overview
Symmetrio is actively recruiting a Project Manager for our customer, a large government organization in Philadelphia, PA. This role will support high-visibility initiatives led by the organization's Chief Information Officer, with a focus on turning around underperforming projects and driving new strategic efforts from planning through execution.
The Project Manager will play a critical role in aligning cross-departmental efforts, coordinating project resources, and ensuring that complex initiatives are delivered successfully. This is a high-impact position that requires a blend of technical understanding, strong project discipline, and stakeholder engagement across diverse teams.
This is a primarily onsite position based in Philadelphia, PA, . Salary range is $110–125k.
Responsibilities
Lead critical special projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery of outcomes. Organize project teams around complex business challenges and drive structured execution. Manage cross-functional resources, define workstreams, and ensure delivery to key milestones. Conduct risk assessments, cost/benefit analysis, and maintain alignment with budget goals. Adhere to formal project management practices, including SDLC standards and enterprise architecture policies. Develop dashboards, prepare documentation, and communicate updates to senior leadership. Provide coaching and knowledge transfer on project management best practices as needed. Requirements Demonstrated success independently managing complex technology projects end-to-end. Clear and confident communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders. Skilled in coordinating large project teams and navigating interdepartmental collaboration. Deep understanding of enterprise IT environments, distributed systems, and infrastructure. Strong capability in budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and performance tracking. Familiarity with data center operations, cloud computing, managed services, and DR planning. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP Certification or Master’s Certificate in Project Management. 3–5 years of hands-on project management experience, ideally in a public sector or enterprise IT environment. 4–6 years of general business or technical experience, including vendor management and contract oversight. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Lead critical special projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery of outcomes. Organize project teams around complex business challenges and drive structured execution. Manage cross-functional resources, define workstreams, and ensure delivery to key milestones. Conduct risk assessments, cost/benefit analysis, and maintain alignment with budget goals. Adhere to formal project management practices, including SDLC standards and enterprise architecture policies. Develop dashboards, prepare documentation, and communicate updates to senior leadership. Provide coaching and knowledge transfer on project management best practices as needed. Requirements Demonstrated success independently managing complex technology projects end-to-end. Clear and confident communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders. Skilled in coordinating large project teams and navigating interdepartmental collaboration. Deep understanding of enterprise IT environments, distributed systems, and infrastructure. Strong capability in budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and performance tracking. Familiarity with data center operations, cloud computing, managed services, and DR planning. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP Certification or Master’s Certificate in Project Management. 3–5 years of hands-on project management experience, ideally in a public sector or enterprise IT environment. 4–6 years of general business or technical experience, including vendor management and contract oversight. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)