IT Project Manager

HireTalent is a staffing and recruiting firm seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-visibility, enterprise-level IT security and compliance initiatives. The role requires strong governance and communication skills to manage complex, compliance-driven programs across matrixed teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage enterprise IT security and compliance projects, including multi-phase, multi-year initiatives
• Take ownership of in-flight projects, actively managing scope, schedule, milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items
• Ensure successful project delivery by proactively identifying and resolving issues that may impact outcomes
• Track deliverables, risks, and dependencies; escalate concerns clearly and appropriately to stakeholders
• Drive accountability across shared and matrixed resource teams without direct people management authority
• Ensure adherence to PMO governance, compliance standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements
• Prepare and distribute clear agendas, meeting notes, and status reports with strong attention to accuracy and timing
• Execute and maintain effective communication plans across project stakeholders
• Manage project scope, risks, budgets, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Support collective portfolio tracking and coordination with other project managers
• Serve as a bridge between business and IT, translating objectives, risks, and impacts for diverse audiences
• Represent the organization professionally while supporting corporate programs, goals, and initiatives

Requirements:

• 5–7+ years of dedicated project management experience (project management must be the core role)
• PMP certification – REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred
• Proven experience managing large, high‐impact, enterprise initiatives
• Strong experience working in regulated or compliance‐driven environments
• Demonstrated ability to work with and present to senior leadership (Director/VP level)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project and standard PM tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time‐management, and risk‐management skills
• Proven ability to drive results through influence rather than authority
• Strong history of role stability and professional tenure
• Experience supporting enterprise IT security, risk, audit, or compliance programs
• Background working within formal PMO governance structures
• Experience managing cross‐functional teams in large, complex organizations