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Horizontal Talent

Sr IT Project Manager

Hybrid

Minneapolis, United states

$ 70 /hour

Mid level

Freelance

14-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Conflict Resolution Jira ServiceNow Monitoring Stakeholder Management Negotiation Change Management Attention to detail Organization Team Leadership Project Management Agile Organizational Skills

Job Specifications

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to work within the IT organization of a $3B medical device company and lead medium-to-large and complex technology projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. This individual partners closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and vendor partners to deliver technology solutions that enable business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead multiple complex IT projects simultaneously through all project phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure).
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Ensure project documentation, communication, and governance compliance.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

Partner with business leaders to understand needs and ensure alignment with business strategy.
Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive updates, and status reporting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Team Leadership

Coordinate and lead project teams composed of IT, business, and vendor resources.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Project Managers or Business Analysts.
Foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture.

Process & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the improvement of PMO methodologies, templates, and tools.
Champion project management best practices and governance standards (PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid).
Support organizational change management related to technology implementations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

8–15 years of total professional experience, including 5–10 years of IT project management experience.
Proven success managing large, enterprise-level IT projects ($1M+ budgets).
Experience leading cross-functional teams across infrastructure, applications, or cloud initiatives.
Strong understanding of IT development lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).

Certifications (preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI-ACP (for Agile environments)

Skills & Competencies

Excellent leadership, communication, organizational skills, attention to detail
Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and forecasting.
Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow).
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Performance Metrics

Delivery of projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
Business satisfaction and stakeholder engagement scores.
Compliance with PMO governance and reporting standards.
Achievement of defined business outcomes or benefits realization.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $36 - $70 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

About the Company

"Treat your clients, consultants and internal employees well, and never stop innovating." - Jeremy Langevin, Cofounder & CEO, Horizontal Talent Since Horizontal's formation in 2003, these words have been the guiding perspective that has delivered continual growth and helped us build lasting partnerships with clients and consultants around the world. Adapting to market shifts, evolving technology and changing workforce trends, we've stayed ahead of our competitors by focusing on people and innovation. As a privately held,... Know more