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Boston, MA 02115

Posted: 07/09/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Project Manager Job Number: 43360 Pay Rate: 97.90

Job Description

The Panther Group is seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual for a university as a Senior ITS Project Manager in Boston, MA. This is a contract opportunity that will transition to hybrid (3 days a week on-site) after training is completed. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of large-scale, complex IT projects and programs that support the university’s strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, manage diverse stakeholder expectations, and ensure that all initiatives are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget—while aligning to business value and user needs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record of managing complex strategic IT initiatives in dynamic environments. This role requires a strategic thinker who is also hands-on, with strong leadership and influencing skills.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Project Leadership & Execution

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large and complex IT projects across departments, ensuring alignment with university priorities and strategies.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, scope statements, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining high quality standards.
Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units, and executive sponsors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Facilitate effective communication across cross-functional teams to ensure shared understanding of objectives, progress, and changes.
Present project updates, risks, and performance metrics to governance groups and leadership.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Provide direction and support to cross-functional project teams, including internal staff and external vendors.
Establish clear goals and responsibilities and promote accountability across team members.
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and problem-solving.

Monitoring, Reporting & Financial Oversight

Track and report on project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and financials.
Develop and publish status reports, prepare and modify schedules or plans as required.
Ensure post-project evaluation, lessons learned, and knowledge documentation.
Manage project budgets responsibly, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
PMP, Agile or other relevant project management certification(s) preferred.
8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing large, complex, cross-functional IT initiatives in matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-level technology projects, such as CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration, or cloud-based systems.
Minimum of 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable project plans.
Proven ability to lead diverse project teams, set direction, communicate vision, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Experienced in navigating organizational change, managing competing priorities, and driving projects forward in ambiguous or evolving environments.
A strong history of using data-driven insights to guide project planning and risk management.
Expert in project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups.
Deep understanding of business processes and IT alignment, with the ability to deliver measurable value.
Skilled in resource planning and budgeting for large-scale projects.
Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in fast-paced environments.
Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.

Meet Your Recruiter

Amanda Krafcik

Amanda is a Client Success Manager and has 10+ years of experience in the staffing industry. She focuses on finding the best talent for our clients and is a passionate team player. Fun fact: Amanda loves movies and is always watching them or talking about them on podcasts.

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