Project Manager (Local to MN only)

On-Demand Group is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for a 6+ month contract engagement. This role is a hybrid work set-up, requiring onsite work 3 days/week. Only candidates currently located in the Twin Cities will be considered.The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the management of highly complex, highly prioritized, company strategic initiatives to achieve company goals. Responsible to lead and manage one or more highly complex Steering Team initiatives or enterprise wide IT programs impacting several business functions.ResponsibilitiesPerform end to end project management of medium to large initiatives, including;Partnering with business leadershipManaging project delivery across internal ITPartnering with third party vendors and service providersAssist in defining best in class project delivery methods and ensure best practices and methods are adopted by team membersAssist PMO Manager in building and maintaining a best-in-breed PMOMentor project managers and business analystsManage all aspects of assigned initiatives/IT projects; including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issuesIdentify areas of risk, initiatives and planning for mitigationProvide status updates to executive sponsors, business owners and key stakeholders on program status scope, schedule, and budget by facilitating meetings and delivering executive level presentationsManage projects across internal IT teams, business services groups, field operating groups, and third party software partnersCultivate relationships across the business services groups to provide project leadershipPromote, provide input, and assist with evolving the Project Management Office capabilityProvide subject matter expertise in areas including project management, scope definition, risk identification, mitigation, and project financial managementPartner with other ITS Leaders to provide input to and/or assist with tool selection, strategic vendor partners, and proving input to the technology roadmap relative to the project they manageProvide input to the Project Management team budget including initiatives and trainingEffectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levelsRequirements:Bachelors or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent work experienceMinimum of eight years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least three years of leadership experience and five years in managing large IT, operational and/or business transformation programsExtensive experience in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools including, but not limited to Agile, Standard SDLC and/or WaterfallExperience with both "˜build' and "˜buy' methods for project delivery (software as a service/Saas, mobile apps, custom build solutions and large ERP systems)Experience with vendor negotiations, RFPs and statements of workExperience with implementing appropriate financial controls within programs and projectsThe projected hourly range for this position is $55 to $65.On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-03-01