IT Project Mgr Prin

Job#: 3041145

Job Description:

IT Project Mgr Prin

Location: Gahanna, Ohio (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal IT Project Manager to oversee the execution of complex Information Technology projects. This role is accountable for managing projects with a high level of risk and complexity, including large-scale programs. The position requires employing project management frameworks, with a preference for Scrum/Agile, to ensure the delivery of high-quality products while optimizing cost and value. The ideal candidate will maintain transparency on project status, cost, and delivery forecasts to enable informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify project scope and establish methods for management and control.
• Plan, estimate, schedule, and trend project progress.
• Estimate, budget, and control project costs.
• Develop and implement quality assurance programs.
• Identify and manage project and program risks.
• Develop and manage procurement plans for complex initiatives.
• Direct and coach team members on project management skills and techniques.
• Ensure team collaboration and promote continuous improvement.
• Serve as a program manager for highly complex programs, including the supervision of sub-team project managers.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field; or an Associates degree with 2 years of related technical/project management experience; or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related business or technical/project management experience.

Experience: A minimum of 8 years of combined IT and Business experience (in addition to any educational experience substitutions), including work in project management, Agile Framework, major construction, or engineering. The following experience is also required:

• 2 years of prior experience with Cloud technologies.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with at least one major Cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, OCI, Google).
• 2 years of prior experience as an Agile Scrum Master.
• 5+ years of experience creating and presenting updates to all organizational levels.

Skills and Certifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pivot and coach team members and sponsors with limited exposure to Scrum/Agile practices.
• A certification aligned with the project management discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple project types (e.g., in-house development, vendor, off-shore).
• Knowledge and experience using multiple project management frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Waterfall).
• Management experience is considered a plus.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Gahanna, OH, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

July 8, 2026

Pay Range:

$70 - $80 per hour

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