Sr. IT Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr. IT Project Manager for a contract assignment with one of our premier Infrastructure services clients in Oakdale, MN.

Responsibilities :
The Senior Project Manager leads large, high-impact, cross-functional projects and may oversee multiple concurrent initiatives. This role is responsible not only for delivery excellence, but also for mentoring other project managers, influencing enterprise stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in project delivery practices.

• Lead large-scale, complex, or strategically important projects across business units
• Own end-to-end accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and outcomes
• Provide leadership across multiple teams, vendors, and delivery partners
• Serve as primary escalation point for project risks, issues, and decision-making
• Partner with senior leaders to clarify priorities, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment
• Develop executive-level status reporting, dashboards, and presentations
• Coach and mentor junior and experienced project managers
• Drive adoption and improvement of VMO standards, metrics, and delivery frameworks
• Contribute to portfolio planning and prioritization discussions

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 8-10+ years of progressive project management experience
• Proven success delivering enterprise-scale projects in regulated or complex environments
• Strong expertise in Agile, hybrid, and traditional methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority
• Advanced financial management and forecasting skills

Preferred Skills :

• PMP
• SAFe, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach certification

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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