IT Project Manager -Dallas, TX

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager (Director Level) to lead and drive the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives across multiple teams and business functions.

This role partners closely with Product, Program, Engineering, and Business leaders to implement modern delivery practices, manage execution risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and program management, stakeholder engagement, delivery governance, and Agile/iterative methodologies within large-scale enterprise environments.

• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and delivery roadmaps aligned with business and technology goals.
• Manage one or more complex projects, including cross-functional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Partner with business, product, and technology stakeholders to develop project plans, release schedules, and resource strategies.
• Identify and manage project dependencies, risks, constraints, and mitigation plans.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accurate status reporting and communication across stakeholders.
• Establish governance processes to support successful project execution.

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery activities across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Facilitate prioritization discussions and coordinate project activities to meet business objectives.
• Monitor project progress and provide visibility into delivery health using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Drive accountability for project outcomes, timeline adherence, quality standards, and business value realization.
• Coordinate release planning and deployment readiness activities.
• Escalate risks, issues, and blockers proactively while driving timely resolution.
• Manage communication plans for project stakeholders, leadership teams, and impacted business groups.

• Leverage delivery metrics and historical data to improve project predictability and execution efficiency.
• Optimize project workflows, resource allocation, and delivery processes.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance project governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks.
• Drive adoption of modern project delivery methodologies and operational excellence practices.

• Ensure adherence to established project management and delivery standards.
• Oversee release management processes and ensure readiness across project teams.
• Monitor project quality, technical debt considerations, incident management impacts, and change management processes.
• Partner with technical leadership to ensure scalable and sustainable delivery practices.

• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to project teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Support team development through mentoring, feedback, and professional growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across business and technology organizations.
• Facilitate decision-making and consensus-building among diverse stakeholder groups.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in IT Project Management, Program Management, or Technology Delivery roles.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale technology initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Proven success delivering complex projects in large organizational environments.
• Experience working in Agile, Hybrid, or traditional project delivery environments.

• Project Planning and Roadmap Development
• Program and Portfolio Coordination
• Resource Planning and Capacity Management
• Budget and Cost Management
• Release Planning and Delivery Governance
• Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management
• Vendor and Third-Party Coordination

• Scrum
• Kanban
• SAFe
• Lean Methodologies

• Iterative and Incremental Delivery Models

• Executive Communication and Reporting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Business and Technology Alignment
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Change Management and Organizational Adoption

• KPI Development and Tracking
• Delivery Metrics and Reporting
• Forecasting and Predictive Analysis
• Process Optimization

• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of application development, testing, deployment, and release processes
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Understanding of enterprise technology environments and delivery models

• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience managing cloud transformation or digital modernization projects.
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprise applications.
• Experience working with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or similar platforms.

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives while managing execution details.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Focus on delivering measurable business outcomes through technology solutions.

This position offers an opportunity to lead high-impact technology initiatives, drive organizational transformation, and influence strategic business outcomes through effective project and delivery management.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 37,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 132,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate.

The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.

This position is not available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post