Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – On-site 1–4 days per week, based on business needs
Employment Type: Contract, initially 12 months, with potential extension up to 24 months based on contract renewal
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule based on production and maintenance releases, including occasional evenings and weekends
Travel/On-Site Expectations: Must reside in the Indianapolis area and be available for regular on-site collaboration with the project team.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and implement complex technical projects, including enterprise infrastructure initiatives, information systems, full life-cycle application development, enterprise applications, and data warehouse planning and development.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects valued at $1 million or more, or projects of comparable complexity, and a strong background in IT infrastructure, project planning, resource management, and stakeholder engagement. This customer-facing role requires exceptional communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Working within established project management methodologies and with moderate guidance, the Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables, and ensure projects meet business objectives and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

Develop project charters, planning documents, project plans, work breakdown structures, and detailed project schedules.
Partner with project sponsors and stakeholders to obtain project approval and establish clear objectives, scope, and success criteria.
Develop communication plans, deployment plans, testing strategies, and project close-out documentation.
Lead the implementation of multiple technical projects of varying sizes and complexity, ensuring alignment with established project management methodologies.
Direct and coordinate systems analysts, software designers, programmers, infrastructure teams, and other technical resources to achieve project objectives.
Maintain, review, and update project plans, schedules, and supporting documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Budget, Scope, and Resource Management

Track and manage project budgets, timelines, resource utilization, and deliverables against approved plans.
Manage project scope changes by documenting, prioritizing, communicating, and facilitating the appropriate approval process.
Monitor project return on investment (ROI) and overall performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Secure the appropriate technical skill sets and coordinate resources across a matrixed organization.
Establish expectations with resource managers and team members, provide performance feedback, and support effective team collaboration.

Stakeholder Communication and Risk Management

Lead project meetings and facilitate collaboration among business stakeholders, customers, sponsors, and technical teams.
Execute communication plans and provide regular project status reports, highlighting progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and budget considerations.
Maintain project issue logs and facilitate timely issue resolution and conflict management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, business partners, project sponsors, and internal teams.
Communicate project objectives, changes, and expectations effectively at all organizational levels.

Quality Assurance and Project Governance

Develop and oversee project testing strategies and deployment readiness activities.
Prepare for and participate in project quality reviews and governance checkpoints.
Obtain, document, and archive required project approvals.
Conduct project close-out activities and ensure appropriate documentation and deliverables are completed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of project management experience involving one or more of the following:
- Enterprise or broad-based information systems.
- Full life-cycle application development.
- Enterprise application implementation.
- Data warehouse planning and development.
- IT infrastructure projects.
At least two years of experience serving in a project leadership role.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects valued at $1 million or more, or of comparable complexity.
Strong experience managing project schedules, budgets, scope, resources, risks, issues, and deliverables.
Hands-on experience with project management, documentation, and reporting tools.
Demonstrated ability to build effective teams, establish strong working relationships, negotiate, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and manage resources in a matrixed environment.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to work in a customer-facing environment and collaborate effectively with technical and business teams.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
Must reside in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area and be able to meet hybrid on-site requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
Agile project management certifications preferred.
Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a plus.
Experience with portfolio management applications and IBM Rational tools strongly preferred.
Proven experience managing IT infrastructure projects in complex enterprise environments.

Work Schedule and Environment

This position follows a hybrid work arrangement, with on-site attendance generally ranging from one to four days per week based on project and business needs. The candidate must reside in the Indianapolis area and be available for regular in-person collaboration with the project team.

The work schedule may vary depending on production deployments, maintenance releases, and project milestones. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Overtime is generally limited, and schedule adjustments may be coordinated with management when work extends beyond standard hours, such as during overnight releases.

Contract Duration

The initial contract term is 12 months. An extension of up to an additional 12 months may be possible, depending on the continuation and renewal of the underlying business contract. Only the initial 12-month term is currently confirmed.

Additional Requirements for Government Business Division Assignments

If assigned to a Government Business Division entity, the selected candidate may be designated as working in a sensitive position and may be subject to additional requirements, including more frequent or stringent background checks, government clearances where applicable, segregation-of-duties requirements, role-specific training, monitoring of job functions, and specific sensitive-data handling procedures. The candidate must comply with all applicable policies and procedures of the assigned business division.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is a proactive, customer-focused IT Project Manager with strong infrastructure project experience, a track record of delivering complex technical initiatives, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. The candidate will combine structured project management practices with adaptability, strong stakeholder communication, and a commitment to delivering projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.