• 6 months contract to hire
• Remote - no relocation required
• Must be able to provide legit references
• Would be nice if they have managed E-commerce, SAP and IT Projects

IT Project Manager

Contract-to-Hire | Remote(U.S.)

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise technology initiatives that support business transformation, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Initially, this individual will oversee front-end e-commerce projects and also potentially some M&A integration work, coordinate technical and business stakeholders, and ensure successful project delivery from planning through implementation.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, and enjoys working across both business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large enterprise technology initiatives through the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and status reporting.
• Coordinate activities across business units, technical teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Facilitate project governance, steering committee meetings, and executive communications.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Manage scope, timelines, resource allocation, and change management activities.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand operational requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business objectives.
• Drive issue resolution while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Promote continuous improvement in project management processes and delivery methodology.

Required Experience

• 7+ years managing enterprise IT projects.
• Experience delivering complex business application or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, Waterfall in particular
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or similar certification a +.
• Experience within retail, distribution, or supply chain, is a plus.
• Familiarity with enterprise business systems and cloud-based technologies.
• Experience managing third-party implementation partners.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate is a proactive leader who can build trust with stakeholders, navigate competing priorities, and consistently deliver results. They are equally comfortable presenting to executives, facilitating working sessions with business users, and coordinating technical teams.