Title: Senior IT Project Manager-(Research) Specialty: IT Project Management / Agile Delivery Remote / Hybrid / Onsite: Hybrid Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Direct Hire/Perm
Our client is a leading private research university. Based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, they are looking to hire a Senior IT Project Manager on a full-time basis.
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful technology initiatives that directly support research, academic, and institutional operations within a highly respected university environment. The ideal candidate enjoys navigating complex stakeholder environments, driving Agile project delivery, and helping diverse teams successfully execute impactful technology projects. You'll work closely with researchers, business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership while influencing projects with broad institutional visibility.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience leading technology projects that support research, academic research, scientific research, research computing, or similar research-focused environments
Ability to work directly with researchers, faculty, principal investigators (PIs), and cross-functional stakeholders
Agile/Scrum project management experience
Experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects
Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management skills
Experience facilitating meetings and driving project outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Agile planning tools such as Jira, Rally, VersionOne, or similar platforms
Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies
Experience working with both technical and non-technical teams
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and project stakeholders
Experience mentoring project managers or Agile teams
Process improvement initiatives
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
Agile/Scrum methodologies
Jira, Rally, VersionOne, or related platforms
Microsoft Office Suite
Enterprise technology projects
Cross-functional project delivery environments
Daily Responsibilities
Lead technology projects through the full project lifecycle
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and planning activities
Coordinate technical and business stakeholders
Monitor project scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables
Support project teams in resolving roadblocks
Communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Assist in requirements gathering and project planning
Mentor team members on Agile best practices
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Orleans, LA
Skills
Academic Backgroundunmatched
Academic Researchunmatched
Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
Atlassian JIRAunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Delivery Drivingunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Higher Educationunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Relationship Managementunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Scientific Researchunmatched
Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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