HDR

Senior IT Project Manager

HDR$90K — $120K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Quality Assurance, or related field
  • 5+ years of IT management experience with multiple projects
  • Deep understanding of project management methodologies and systems development
  • Experience working with business users on project priorities
  • Self-starter capable of managing multiple tasks independently
  • Strong client service and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and deliver large-scale IT projects of varying complexity
  • Develop and maintain detailed and integrated project plans
  • Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria with stakeholders
  • Coordinate and manage internal resources and third-party vendors
  • Implement change control processes for project scope adjustments
  • Monitor project performance and provide timely status updates
  • Proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Mentor and guide junior project managers and IT leads

Benefits

  • Active participation in employee-owned culture
  • Opportunity for professional growth through mentoring
  • Exposure to complex IT projects in a collaborative environment
  • Standard working hours with a focus on work-life balance
  • Engagement in a 24/7 operational support structure for diverse challenges
  • Potential for leadership development opportunities
Full Job Description
Plan, manage, and deliver multiple large scale IT projects of moderate to high complexity simultaneously. Ensure project outcomes meet agreed upon scope, cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives.

Develop and maintain detailed, integrated project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, and delivery timelines.

Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with business and technical stakeholders, ensuring long term technical feasibility.

Identify, coordinate, and manage internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure successful project execution.

Apply approved change control processes to manage and document changes to project scope, schedule, and budget.

Monitor and measure project performance using appropriate metrics and tools; provide clear, timely status updates and executive level reporting.

Proactively identify, analyze, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to keep initiatives on track.

Create, maintain, and govern comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage multiple complex projects and initiatives with little to no supervision, exercising sound judgment and decision making.

Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to junior project managers and IT leads managing projects, promoting best practices and consistency across the portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

Experience managing vendor relationships and outsourced services.

Background in IT infrastructure, applications, endpoint, or enterprise technology initiatives.

Experience mentoring or leading other project managers.

This is an on-site role supporting a 24/7 operation through real-time collaboration. Standard working hours are scheduled within the 6:00 AM-6:00 PM timeframe, Monday through Friday. This position also requires participation in a scheduled on-call rotation and the ability to be reasonably reachable outside of standard hours to support critical business continuity needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Quality Assurance or closely related field
  • A minimum of 5 years IT management experience, including management of multiple concurrent projects
  • Extensive knowledge of project management processes, systems development methods, organizational change management concepts, and business process improvement methods
  • Experience in working with business users to establish priorities and manage expectations
  • Self-starter, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Excellent client service, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and capable of performing tasks in a dynamic environment, many times working under tight delivery schedules
  • Engineering and/or Construction background a plus
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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1917

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