Information Technology Project Manager

IT Project Manager | Boston | Investment | | Financial | $235k Bonus

Role: IT Project Manager

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: $170,000 - $235,000

A leading Boston‑based investment firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive complex infrastructure and technology projects across the organization. This role plays a critical part in planning, coordinating, and executing multi‑disciplinary initiatives including office buildouts, data center deployments, global networking, vendor integrations, and internal systems rollouts.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management discipline, the ability to understand technical dependencies, and a proven track record of driving accountability across engineering and business teams.

In‑Office Requirement: 3–4 days per week

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of infrastructure and IT projects (office expansions, networking, systems implementations, data centers).
• Establish clear project charters, milestones, risk assessments, and success metrics.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders across Technology, Software, Operations, Finance, Legal, and external vendors.
• Translate technical constraints into actionable plans and executive‑ready summaries.
• Run structured sprint planning, standups, stakeholder reviews, and leadership updates.
• Partner with engineers to clarify requirements and set realistic timelines.
• Maintain strong documentation in Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Ensure projects move from logistics into technically grounded execution.

Operational Excellence

• Build standardized project templates, status dashboards, and repeatable processes.
• Improve documentation, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and internal IT procedures.
• Track operational metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce key‑person risk.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Oversee the lifecycle of IT vendors including contracts, renewals, invoicing, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal to maintain compliance and cost discipline.
• Support sourcing and evaluation of new vendors and service providers.

Team Coordination & Mentorship

• Facilitate collaboration across Help Desk, Systems, and Cybersecurity teams.
• Support junior staff in structuring work, defining milestones, and improving project rigor.
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and transparent communication.

Qualifications

• 7 years in IT project or program management.
• Experience leading infrastructure projects (office buildouts, networking, cloud, data centers).
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, identity management, and networking concepts.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or equivalent PM platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience managing third‑party vendors and contracts.
• Certifications such as ScrumMaster or ITIL are a plus.

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and structured in execution.
• Comfortable asking technical questions and pushing for clarity.
• Able to balance stakeholder priorities with realistic delivery plans.
• Calm under pressure, especially during incident coordination or high‑impact work.
• Demonstrates ownership, independent problem‑solving, and strong cross‑team communication.

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