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Think Tank, Inc.

Sr IT Project Manager

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

The Sr IT Project Manager (PM) will serve as the primary point of contact for the operational support and enhancement of the New York City Department of Education's (DOE) Enterprise, Budgeting, and ...

The Contingent Plan

Senior IT Project Manager

Irving, TX · On-site

$121K - $122K/yr

This includes support for both the technology and processes. * The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for supporting the business goals and objectives for the Department, the Information ...

ULINE

IT Project Manager

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$96K - $113K/yr

IT Project Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Do you ... Organize and facilitate project meetings and collaborative working sessions with senior IT and ...

ULINE

IT Project Manager

Pleasant Prairie, WI

$95K - $112K/yr

IT Project Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Do you ... Organize and facilitate project meetings and collaborative working sessions with senior IT and ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Senior IT Project Manager

Everett, WA · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Bachelor's degree in project management, information technology, or a closely related field. * 8+ ... Develop clear, timely, and purpose-built updates for stakeholders, senior leadership, and project ...

Integrated Resources INC

Sr. IT Project Manager

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$143K - $143K/yr

Efficiently identifies and resolves project issues. Minimum Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Management or associated ...

ICF

Senior IT Delivery Project Manager

Trenton, NJ · On-site +1

$131K - $131K/yr

Senior IT Delivery Project Manager Location: Must be based in New Jersey (remote) Ready to make a difference? Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to ...

Mattel

Sr IT Project Manager - PLM

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$139K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr IT Project Manager, PLM to lead and oversee the implementation of [PLM system, e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Oracle Fusion Cloud PLM, Oracle Agile PLM ...

Osaic

Sr. IT Project Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

$120K - $124K/yr

Technology Enablement Opportunity in Financial Services IT Project Manager (Infrastructure and Security) Location(s): Atlanta: 2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite750, Atlanta, GA 30339 La Vista:12325 ...

Osaic

Sr. IT Project Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

$120K - $124K/yr

Technology Enablement Opportunity in Financial Services IT Project Manager (Infrastructure and Security) Location(s): Atlanta: 2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite750, Atlanta, GA 30339 La Vista:12325 ...

Triplenet Technologies, Inc.

IT Project Manager

Everett, WA

$108K - $128K/yr

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will act as key adviser on annual work project development and will manage projects that are complex or have multiple year life cycles. You will guide areas such ...

Mattel

Sr IT Project Manager - PLM

El Segundo, CA

$139K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr IT Project Manager, PLM to lead and oversee the implementation of [PLM system, e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Oracle Fusion Cloud PLM, Oracle Agile PLM ...

McKesson Corporation

Senior IT Project Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site +1

$126K - $127K/yr

A Senior Project Manager is a thought leader in project management, guiding the way projects are ... Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience * 5+ years' work experience in IT Project Management ...

Cornell University

Senior IT Project Manager DEEP (CEMI)

$134K - $134K/yr

Cornell University is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for the Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI), focusing on the Donor Engagement and Experience Project (DEEP). The role involves ...

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How much do senior it project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior it project manager in the United States is $130,856.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,000.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges senior IT project managers face when leading cross-functional teams?

Senior IT Project Managers often encounter challenges related to communication and alignment among diverse technical and non-technical team members. Coordinating priorities, managing expectations, and ensuring that everyone understands project goals can require strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Additionally, adapting to shifting business requirements and balancing resource constraints while maintaining project timelines is a frequent challenge. Successfully navigating these obstacles involves proactive stakeholder engagement and agile problem-solving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior IT project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior IT Project Manager, you need extensive project management experience, a deep understanding of IT systems, and often a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, MS Project, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering complex IT projects on time, within scope, and on budget, ensuring organizational objectives are met.

What is the difference between Senior It Project Manager vs IT Project Coordinator?

AspectSenior IT Project ManagerIT Project Coordinator
CredentialsPM certifications (PMP, CAPM), relevant experienceBasic project management training, entry-level certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, strategic planningSupports project tasks, coordinates schedules, assists managers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in IT firms, large organizations, consultingCommon in IT departments, smaller companies, support roles

The Senior IT Project Manager typically oversees entire projects, manages teams, and handles strategic planning, requiring advanced certifications and experience. In contrast, the IT Project Coordinator supports project execution by coordinating schedules and assisting managers, often with less experience and fewer certifications. The roles differ mainly in responsibility level and scope, but both are essential in IT project management.

What is a senior IT project manager?

Senior IT Project Managers are experienced professionals responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing complex information technology projects within an organization. They coordinate teams, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. These managers also communicate with stakeholders and align project goals with business objectives. Their expertise helps organizations implement technological solutions efficiently and effectively.
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Senior IT Project Manager

Collinwood Technology Partners

Dallas, TX • On-site

$130K - $130K/yr

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Job description

Collinwood is assisting our client, one of the world''s most beloved charitable organizations, in its effort to engage a Senior IT Project Manager. We need someone who has worked in an environment that encompasses ServiceNow Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM). In this role, you will own the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, cross-functional IT initiatives (including ServiceNow) with enterprise impact. 
What you will be doing:
Strategy, Planning and Governance
  • Aligns funding and resource requirements and project objectives with broader technology and business strategies in collaboration with Business Solutions Managers
  • Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Develops detailed project plans - which may span multiple workstreams and vendors - including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
  • May develop key project artifacts such as Project Charters, Requirements, Cutover/Execution Plans
  • May work with technology and procurement teams to develop Vendor Requests for Proposals (RFP) and vendor evaluations
Execution & Delivery
  • Ensure delivery excellence through rigorous milestone tracking, dependency mapping, and proactive risk mitigation
  • Works onsite leading cross-functional project teams, including internal staff, contractors, and vendors, to ensure timely and quality delivery
  • Identifies opportunities for process optimization and automation, AI integration, and digital acceleration within project scope
  • Monitors and controls project progress, adjusting plans as needed to meet changing requirements or to resolve issues
  • May facilitate project scope change activities in conjunction with Business Technology Leadership and business stakeholders
  • Provides expedient response, resolution of roadblocks, mitigation of risks, and re-evaluation of priorities for the team
  • Ensures integration of vendor deliverables into overall project outcomes
  • Ensures quality assurance through testing, validation, and documentation of deliverables
  • Ensures project deliverables meet digital accessibility requirements
Communication & Influence
  • Identifies, establishes, and maintains excellent business relationships
  • Creates, maintains, and delivers (written and verbal) executive-level project updates
  • Facilitates strategic communications, including executive briefings, board-level updates, and cross-functional alignment sessions
  • Recommends and influences decision-making within project scope
  • Maintains effective communications amongst project team members and with business stakeholders
  • Serves as a liaison between the project team (AHA employees, consultants and contractors) and outside vendors and suppliers
Resource Management & Team Leadership
  • Develops detailed project plans (work breakdown structures) and timelines
  • Forecasts required resources and keeps resource allocations up to date in AHA’s portfolio management tool
  • Establishes work priorities for and directs the efforts of personnel (including consultants or contractors) involved in project-controlled tasks required to meet an approved project''s objectives
  • Mentors team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Promotes collaboration and team cohesion, especially in matrixed or remote environments
Risk & Issue Management
  • Anticipates risks and issues; maintains RAID (Risks, Assumptions/Actions, Issues and Decisions) log
  • Troubleshoots project problems, proactively takes action to resolve issues
  • Establishes mitigation and contingency plans
  • Acts as initial point of contact for escalated issues; resolves escalations diplomatically, balancing business urgency with technical feasibility and resource realities, seeking leadership guidance for unresolved concerns as necessary
Financial Management
  • Owns multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline, forecasting accuracy and value realization
  • Reconciles vendor invoices to project deliverables and statements of work (SOW), may submit invoices for payment processing and ensures timely invoice approval
  • Manages the project’s capital asset and operational expenses within the project budget.
  • Maintains project actuals to forecast reporting, updates forecast as needed; may maintain multiple forecast scenarios as needed
  • Communicates budget risks to appropriate technology leadership, along with identified options for mitigation and/or remediation
  • May develop budget variance requests and seek executive approvals
Reporting & Metrics
  • Monitors project performance using key performance indicators and makes necessary adjustments
  • Follows AHA’s project framework reporting guidelines and uses AHA templates where provided
  • Tracks and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, budget variance, resource utilization, and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Provides executive dashboards and project health reports
  • Conducts post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions
Change Management & Adoption
  • Drives change management strategy, including stakeholder readiness, training, and communications; designs and coordinates change management activities
  • Ensures user adoption of new systems, processes, or technologies through effective rollout strategies, measures behavioral change and business impact
  • Measures post-implementation success and gathers feedback for future improvements
Transition to Operations and Sustainability
  • Ensures seamless handoff of project deliverables to support, operations, and service management teams with full documentation, training, and knowledge transfer
  • Establishes operational readiness criteria and validates that systems, processes, and teams are equipped to sustain the solution post-deployment.
  • Coordinates with ITSM, DevOps, and support leads to embed new capabilities into run-state operations, including incident management, SLAs, and escalation paths
Best Practices
  • Provides expertise in waterfall, agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
  • Champions project governance best practices; champions Agile, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies, tailoring delivery models to project complexity and organizational maturity

Other Job Duties
Performs a variety of responsibilities in support of project goals, including tasks beyond core duties as needed to ensure successful project delivery (for example: requirements documentation, user acceptance testing, etc.) when project demand exceeds existing resource capacity
 
What we need from you:
  • 8-10 years minimum prior relevant experience in leading complex projects, managing cross-functional teams through digital transformation initiatives to deliver enterprise-class IT solutions within scope, budget and timeline
  • Bachelor’s degree or 5-8 years equivalent experience in information technology, project management, or related field
  • Experience using a variety of portfolio/project management and delivery software packages (such as Microsoft Project, Planner, SmartSheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)
  • Critical thinking skills, understands the business, and facilitates decisions based on what’s best for the organization
  • Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies
  • Familiarity with enterprise-class SaaS platforms and integration strategies
  • Experience in Vendor and Contract Management
  • Experience in Change Management, organizational readiness assessment, and adoption management
  • Budgeting and financial management for large-scale IT initiatives
  • Comprehensive knowledge of IT governance and service management best practices with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Cybersecurity Awareness and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc)
  • Track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement
Soft Skills:
  • Acts with integrity; has the ability to instill urgency and nimble reactions (pivot) in project teams
  • Embodies transparency and displays a high-touch presence (video), willingness to be predominantly onsite (in office) and travel if necessary
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills with internal technology departments, business stakeholders, project team, and vendors; understands audiences and tailors communications up, down, and across.
  • Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to C-suite stakeholders
  • Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence without authority
  • Attention to Detail; Dealing with Ambiguity; Ability to Work Independently with Minimal Supervision
  • Knowledge and understanding of Non-Profit business environment and corresponding technologies required, such as Fundraising Technology and Solutions
  • Expertise in data governance, artificial intelligence, and analytics enablement
  • PMP®, PgMP®, or PMI-ACP®

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