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Senior ITS Project Manager

The Panther Group

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$97.90
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Matrix Management, Microsoft Project, Operational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, ServiceNow, Status Reports, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Senior ITS Project Manager for a 12-month consulting opportunity supporting a leading university environment in Boston, MA. This role will lead complex, enterprise-level IT initiatives while partnering closely with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders across the organization.

Not open to C2C or third party agencies.  No Visa sponsorship for this role. 

We are looking for a seasoned project management professional with exceptional stakeholder management skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record delivering large-scale technology projects in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT projects and enterprise initiatives
  • Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and resource planning
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans and status reporting
  • Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and executive leadership
  • Manage stakeholder expectations, alignment, and communication throughout the project lifecycle
  • Provide clear, consistent reporting and transparency around project status, risks, dependencies, and deliverables
  • Present project updates and recommendations to leadership and governance teams
Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead cross-functional project teams in a matrixed environment
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, and strong communication across teams
  • Coordinate efforts between business units, IT teams, vendors, and external partners
  • Support organizational change management and drive project adoption
Monitoring, Reporting & Financial Oversight
  • Track project performance, financials, milestones, and deliverables
  • Publish project status reports and maintain project documentation
  • Monitor budgets and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies
  • Facilitate post-project reviews and lessons learned documentation
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
  • 8–10+ years of progressive IT Project Management experience
  • Proven success managing complex, enterprise-level IT initiatives
  • Strong experience managing difficult or high-level stakeholders
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations
  • Expertise with:
    • Waterfall
    • Agile
    • Hybrid project methodologies
  • Experience managing projects involving:
    • ERP systems
    • CRM platforms
    • Infrastructure initiatives
    • Cloud technologies
    • Data integrations
  • Strong risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to drive accountability and keep teams aligned to delivery timelines
Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP, Agile, or related project management certifications
  • Experience with tools such as:
    • MS Project
    • Jira
    • Smartsheet
    • ServiceNow
  • Experience working in higher education or large enterprise environments
  • Strong budgeting and resource planning experience
  • Experience presenting to executive leadership
Pay is $83.92-$97.90 per hour DOE

About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com

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