IT Project Management / PMO Development / Direct Hire / Hybrid / New Orleans, LA

IT Project Management / PMO Development / Direct Hire / Hybrid / New Orleans, LA

Our client is a well-established higher education institution based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, looking to hire an IT Project Management Leader on a full-time, direct-hire basis.

This is an opportunity to help build a Project Management Office (PMO) from the ground up and shape how technology projects are planned, prioritized, tracked, and delivered across the organization. Rather than stepping into an established structure, you’ll have the opportunity to develop project management frameworks, introduce consistent processes and reporting, educate stakeholders, and drive meaningful improvements in project delivery. This role is ideal for a seasoned IT Project Manager who has played a significant role in PMO development or implementation and is ready to take the next step in leadership. You’ll work across Agile and Waterfall environments, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and have the opportunity to grow into leading a team of project managers as the PMO matures. The position is hybrid, with a more consistent in-office presence initially to build relationships and establish the function.

Terms: Full-time, Permanent, Direct Hire

Salary: $125,000 to $135,000

Required Skills & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

· 6 years of IT project management experience, including strategic planning and development of project management frameworks.

· Experience developing, implementing, or significantly improving project management processes, standards, and best practices.

· Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.

· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, educate, and collaborate across all levels of an organization.

· Strong understanding of project reporting, metrics, risk management, issue resolution, and project delivery oversight.

Desired Skills & Experience

· Experience in higher education or a similarly complex, stakeholder-driven environment.

· Experience establishing or maturing a Project Management Office (PMO), including project governance, intake, prioritization, reporting, and standardized processes.

· Proficiency with Jira or similar project management and reporting tools.

· Experience with demand management, resource allocation, or capacity planning.

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

· Project Management Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.

· Project Management Tools: Jira or similar platforms.

· Project Governance: PMO frameworks, processes, standards, and best practices.

· Reporting & Analytics: Project status reporting, performance metrics, risk tracking, and data-driven decision-making.

Daily Responsibilities

· Establish and develop the organization's PMO framework, including project management processes, standards, governance, and best practices.

· Develop consistent approaches for project planning, tracking, prioritization, status reporting, and delivery oversight.

· Educate stakeholders on project management processes and promote adoption across the organization.

· Provide direction and oversight for IT projects, helping teams achieve project goals, timelines, and quality expectations.

· Develop and maintain project reporting and metrics to improve transparency, support informed decisions, and monitor project performance.

· Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track.

· Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, adapting methodologies and processes to meet organizational needs.

· Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to align technology initiatives with organizational priorities.

· Help establish the foundation for future PMO growth, including the potential to lead project managers as the function matures.