Senior IT Project Manager (PMO) – Manufacturing 5397

September 26, 2026

Senior IT Project Manager (PMO) – Manufacturing 5397Location: RemoteEmployment Type: Contract (6-12 Months, Expected Long-Term Extension and/or FTE)Company: Tier4 GroupIndustry: Defense / Manufacturing / Technology Position OverviewTier4 Group is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to support a high-performing enterprise PMO responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of strategic technology initiatives. This role requires a strong project leader who can successfully drive complex projects, manage executive stakeholders, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced enterprise environment, possesses exceptional communication skills, and has experience managing a broad range of technology initiatives within structured PMO organizations. What You'll Be Working OnProjects may include:<ul><li>Enterprise Infrastructure Initiatives</li><li>Cybersecurity Programs</li><li>Network Modernization Projects</li><li>AI and Emerging Technology Initiatives</li><li>Cloud Platforms and Migrations (AWS / Azure)</li><li>Data & Analytics Programs</li><li>Business Application Implementations</li><li>Manufacturing Systems (MES, MRO, Skills Management)</li><li>Compliance and Governance Initiatives</li><li>Enterprise Software Development Projects</li></ul>This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple technology domains rather than supporting a single application or business function. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead multiple enterprise technology projects through the full project lifecycle.</li><li>Partner with business leaders, architects, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.</li><li>Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, risk registers, and dependency tracking.</li><li>Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and executive status reviews.</li><li>Identify risks and issues while implementing mitigation and recovery plans.</li><li>Drive accountability across project teams to ensure successful delivery.</li><li>Manage stakeholder communications across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Prepare and present executive-level project updates and reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with PMO standards, governance processes, and project controls.</li><li>Track project budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and financial performance.</li><li>Utilize Jira and related project management tools to effectively manage and report on project progress.</li><li>Coordinate project planning, testing, deployment, and implementation activities.</li></ul> Required Qualifications<ul><li>8+ years of IT Project Management experience within enterprise environments.</li><li>Experience working within a formal PMO structure.</li><li>Proven success managing complex cross-functional technology initiatives.</li><li>Strong Jira experience, including project tracking, reporting, and workflow management.</li><li>Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.</li><li>Demonstrated executive stakeholder management experience.</li><li>Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Experience leading project recovery efforts and managing project risks.</li><li>Ability to influence without authority and work effectively across technical and business teams.</li><li>Experience leading virtual meetings and workshops using Microsoft Teams or similar collaboration platforms.</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, engineering, healthcare technology, or other complex technical environments.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, SAFe, or comparable project management certification.</li><li>Exposure to AI, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, software development, or data analytics projects.</li><li>Experience supporting regulated or audited organizations.</li><li>Familiarity with enterprise governance and project compliance processes.</li></ul> Ideal Candidate ProfileYou are:<ul><li>A proactive project leader rather than a project coordinator.</li><li>Comfortable presenting to executives and senior leadership.</li><li>Skilled at managing difficult stakeholders and driving consensus.</li><li>Able to gather requirements and scope from technical teams and architects.</li><li>Organized, accountable, and results-oriented.</li><li>Comfortable leading meetings and driving action items.</li><li>Adaptable across multiple project types and business functions.</li><li>Interested in emerging technologies, particularly AI-enabled business solutions.</li></ul> Why Consider This Opportunity?<ul><li>Exposure to a diverse portfolio of enterprise technology projects.</li><li>Opportunity to support innovative AI and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Collaborative PMO environment with established governance and best practices.</li><li>High visibility with executive leadership.</li><li>Long-term project pipeline with strong extension potential.</li><li>Opportunity to make a significant impact across critical business initiatives.</li></ul>

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