Sr. IT Project Manager

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Job Title: Sr. IT Project Manager

Contract Length: 24 Months

Location: Tampa, FL 33607

3 days onsite / 2 days remote (no fully remote option)

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We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-level IT projects focused on SDLC and application development initiatives. This role is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects, driving execution across cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery within budget, schedule, and performance expectations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on project management experience with expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, exceptional documentation and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate technical and business stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects simultaneously, typically handling 3 5 active projects depending on scope and complexity
• Lead SDLC and application-focused initiatives from planning through execution and delivery
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain detailed meeting minutes and transcripts
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, timelines, and deliverables
• Track project progress, budgets, estimates, and resource allocation
• Maintain RAID logs including risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies
• Coordinate activities across internal IT teams, contractors, vendors, and business stakeholders
• Develop project scope definitions, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans
• Ensure adherence to project management standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Drive effective utilization of SDLC methodologies and supporting infrastructure processes
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status effectively
• Identify project risks and collaborate with teams on mitigation strategies
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of project information repositories
• Translate complex technical information into business-friendly communication for various audiences
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in Information Technology with extensive experience managing SDLC and application development projects
• Proven hands-on IT project management experience
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in complex enterprise environments
• Strong understanding and practical experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience with vendor management for IT projects
• Strong leadership, planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong documentation and reporting experience, including forecasting time, cost, resources, and labor estimates
• Experience managing project budgets, milestones, RAID logs, and stakeholder communications
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the electric utility industry
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Smartsheets
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms
  
  

Tools & Technologies

• Azure DevOps
• Smartsheets
• Microsoft Project
• Jira
• SDLC Methodologies
• Agile & Waterfall Frameworks