Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Schedule: Hybrid schedule with 2–3 days per week onsite in Boston, MA.

Employment Type: 6+ Month Contract (Potential Extension or Contract-to-Hire)

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a leading higher education organization in Boston. This role is responsible for leading enterprise IT projects from initiation through completion, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful project delivery. The ideal candidate is an organized and collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at managing multiple initiatives while keeping stakeholders informed and projects on track.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple enterprise IT projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain:
  • Project plans
  • Project schedules
  • Resource allocations
• Coordinate cross-functional business and technical teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage:
  • Project scope
  • Timelines
  • Deliverables
• Foster collaboration across business units and technical teams.
• Ensure projects align with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Drive projects through all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to completion.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• Proven experience managing enterprise IT projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with project management tools, including:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Smartsheet
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Similar project management platforms
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience working within higher education environments.
• Experience managing projects using:
  • Agile methodologies
  • Waterfall methodologies

What We Offer

• Work on a highly innovative team supporting impactful technology initiatives.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact while leading enterprise IT projects.
• Meaningful, mission-driven work within higher education.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Additional employee benefits

This is a 6+ month contract opportunity with the potential for extension or contract-to-hire, based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days per week onsite. Luna Data Solutions, Inc. (LDS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, or any other protected status.