What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior IT Project Manager - contract to hire - Hybrid - Columbus, OH - W2 only position at Stafford Technology?
Hello! I'm searching for a Lead IT Project Manager to drive enterprise initiatives in a SAFe/Agile environment with a strong focus on AI-driven project delivery and digital transformation.
This is a high-level, portfolio-style role supporting executive leadership and modernizing how projects are managed, tracked, and delivered.
This is a contract to hire role located in Westerville, OH. This job is hybrid with 2-3 days per week required in office. Only local candidates will be considered.
Pay range for this role is $60-70 an hour W2 and it will convert to FTE between $120-135K plus bonus and benefits.
If you are qualified and interested in learning more, please apply today!
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise IT projects in a SAFe Agile environment
- Act as an AI Champion for the IT PMO
- Leverage AI tools for risk, governance, forecasting, and reporting
- Build and manage AI-driven dashboards and KPIs
- Align technology initiatives with business goals and strategy
- Partner directly with executive leadership on project insights and decisions
- Drive automation, predictive analytics, and digital transformation efforts
Requirements
- Strong experience in SAFe / enterprise Agile environments
- Proven ability to communicate with senior leadership
- Experience aligning IT projects with business outcomes
- Exposure to AI tools, analytics, or automation in project delivery
- Background in program/portfolio-level project management
Ideal Candidate
- Strategic, high-level thinker (portfolio mindset)
- Strong Agile leader with modern delivery experience
- Comfortable owning AI-driven transformation initiatives
- Able to translate technical insights into business value
Salary : $60 - $70