Senior IT Project Manager

Must Be local to New York City region3 days per week Hybrid role client is a leading Managed Service Provider. Based out of New York City, they are looking to hire a Senior IT Project Manager on a Contract to hire basis. Contract Duration: 6 Month Contract to hire Required Skills & ExperienceProven experience in program or project management, preferably within a professional service, service provider or technology environment.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.Deep understanding of datacenter infrastructure components including storage, compute, networking, and security, with proven experience in integrating these solutions into enterprise environments.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strategic mindset.Proficiency in project management tools and software.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or senior project management roles.Experience working closely with senior leadership and managing cross-functional teams.Extensive experience with large/complex project budgets including accurate billing, forecasting, daily/weekly financial tracking, etc.Certification in Project Management (PMP) or similar is a plus. Desired Skills & ExperienceProven capability to build and maintain strong customer relationships while representing professionally at all times.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage financial aspects of complex projects effectively.Experience supporting pre-sales activities and collaborating closely with account teams to develop compelling solutions.Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives that support organizational growth and service improvement.Skilled in identifying and mitigating project risks and roadblocks to ensure successful delivery.A proactive, results-oriented approach with a focus on achieving project objectives and exceeding customer expectations. Daily ResponsibilitiesServe as a trusted advisor to the customer, maintaining strong communication and professional relationships throughout the project lifecycle.Take end to end responsibility for defined projects, ensuring delivery meets agreed scope, quality and cost parameters.Build, supervise and effectively manage the project team.Collaborate with account teams on commercial control and financial governance, providing accurate and timely financial reporting.Manage project documentation and governance, including Project Initiation Documents and closure reports.Define and uphold project quality criteria and success factors while ensuring delivery within agreed cost parameters.Represent the project at project board level, providing clear updates and recommendations.Support presales activities and contribute to the development of compelling project proposals, working closely with account managers.Lead customer engagement during critical phases, including scope negotiations, change management, and issue resolution.If you are interested or have any references please share resume at mukul@brightmindsol.com.