IT Project Manager - contract to hire - Hybrid - Columbus, OH - W2 only

Hello! I'm searching for a Lead IT Project Manager to drive enterprise initiatives in a SAFe/Agile environment with a strong focus on AI-driven project delivery and digital transformation.

This is a high-level, portfolio-style role supporting executive leadership and modernizing how projects are managed, tracked, and delivered.

This is a contract to hire role located in Westerville, OH. This job is hybrid with 2-3 days per week required in office. Only local candidates will be considered.

Pay range for this role is $60-70 an hour W2 and it will convert to FTE between $120-135K plus bonus and benefits.

If you are qualified and interested in learning more, please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT projects in a SAFe Agile environment
• Act as an AI Champion for the IT PMO
• Leverage AI tools for risk, governance, forecasting, and reporting
• Build and manage AI-driven dashboards and KPIs
• Align technology initiatives with business goals and strategy
• Partner directly with executive leadership on project insights and decisions
• Drive automation, predictive analytics, and digital transformation efforts

Requirements

• Strong experience in SAFe / enterprise Agile environments
• Proven ability to communicate with senior leadership
• Experience aligning IT projects with business outcomes
• Exposure to AI tools, analytics, or automation in project delivery
• Background in program/portfolio-level project management

Ideal Candidate

• Strategic, high-level thinker (portfolio mindset)
• Strong Agile leader with modern delivery experience
• Comfortable owning AI-driven transformation initiatives
• Able to translate technical insights into business value