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Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Project Manager, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.

Recruiting for this role ends on 7/3/2026

Work you'll do/Responsibilities  

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and tracking of our IT projects. You will be the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a proven track record of managing complex technical projects.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and facilitate regular status meetings.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with organizational standards and quality requirements.

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others
• Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and representatives from various functional and / or technical teams, including escalating any matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement management
• Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes including implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational outcomes

The Team

Our Deloitte Customer team empowers organizations to build deeper relationships with customers through innovative strategies, advanced analytics, Generative AI, transformative technologies, and creative design. We can enhance customer experiences and drive sustained growth and customer value creation and capture, through customer and commercial strategies, digital products and innovation, marketing, commerce, sales, and service. We are a team of strategists, data scientists, operators, creatives, designers, engineers, and architects. Our team balances business strategy, technology, creativity, and ongoing managed services to solve the biggest problems that affect customers, partners, constituents, and the workforce.

Our Industry Solutions offering provides verticalized solutions that transform how clients sell products, deliver services, generate growth, and execute mission-critical operations. We deliver integrated business expertise with scalable, repeatable technology solutions specifically engineered for each sector.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of progressive experience as a Project Manager in the IT sector, including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of technology-enabled projects.
• 5+ years applying project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid, with demonstrated ability to select and tailor delivery approaches based on project scope, complexity, and business needs.
• 5+ years demonstrating strong organizational, leadership, and time-management skills, including experience managing cross-functional teams, driving accountability, resolving issues, and meeting project milestones under tight timelines.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent to managing schedules, track dependencies, monitor progress, and report status.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred

• Analytical/ Decision Making Responsibilities
• Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products
• Can operate independently or with minimum supervision
• Excellent Written and Communication Skills
• Ability to deliver technical demonstrations

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,800 to $175,700.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. 

This position is aligned with the Project. To view the associated benefit package, please reference this document : Benefit Plan Project/Center: USBenefitsJourneyProjectandCenterTAM

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Project Manager, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.

Recruiting for this role ends on 7/3/2026

Work you'll do/Responsibilities  

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and tracking of our IT projects. You will be the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a proven track record of managing complex technical projects.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and facilitate regular status meetings.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with organizational standards and quality requirements.

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others
• Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and representatives from various functional and / or technical teams, including escalating any matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement management
• Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes including implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational outcomes

The Team

Our Deloitte Customer team empowers organizations to build deeper relationships with customers through innovative strategies, advanced analytics, Generative AI, transformative technologies, and creative design. We can enhance customer experiences and drive sustained growth and customer value creation and capture, through customer and commercial strategies, digital products and innovation, marketing, commerce, sales, and service. We are a team of strategists, data scientists, operators, creatives, designers, engineers, and architects. Our team balances business strategy, technology, creativity, and ongoing managed services to solve the biggest problems that affect customers, partners, constituents, and the workforce.

Our Industry Solutions offering provides verticalized solutions that transform how clients sell products, deliver services, generate growth, and execute mission-critical operations. We deliver integrated business expertise with scalable, repeatable technology solutions specifically engineered for each sector.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of progressive experience as a Project Manager in the IT sector, including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of technology-enabled projects.
• 5+ years applying project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid, with demonstrated ability to select and tailor delivery approaches based on project scope, complexity, and business needs.
• 5+ years demonstrating strong organizational, leadership, and time-management skills, including experience managing cross-functional teams, driving accountability, resolving issues, and meeting project milestones under tight timelines.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent to managing schedules, track dependencies, monitor progress, and report status.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred

• Analytical/ Decision Making Responsibilities
• Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products
• Can operate independently or with minimum supervision
• Excellent Written and Communication Skills
• Ability to deliver technical demonstrations

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,800 to $175,700.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. 

This position is aligned with the Project. To view the associated benefit package, please reference this document : Benefit Plan Project/Center: USBenefitsJourneyProjectandCenterTAM