[Remote] IT Project Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kentro is a company focused on innovation and collaboration, seeking an IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives. The role involves planning, coordinating, and managing multiple IT projects, ensuring they align with business objectives and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Leading the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of IT projects and programs
- Coordinating cross-functional teams including technical staff, business stakeholders, vendors, and leadership
- Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and status reporting
- Facilitating Agile/SCRUM ceremonies and supporting Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
- Identifying project risks, dependencies, and issues while implementing mitigation strategies
- Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and change control processes
- Delivering executive-level presentations, status updates, and stakeholder communications
- Supporting resource planning and balancing multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Working collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams in fast-paced environments
- Driving projects to successful completion while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards
- Utilizing project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
Skills
- Leading the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of IT projects and programs
- Coordinating cross-functional teams including technical staff, business stakeholders, vendors, and leadership
- Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and status reporting
- Facilitating Agile/SCRUM ceremonies and supporting Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
- Identifying project risks, dependencies, and issues while implementing mitigation strategies
- Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and change control processes
- Delivering executive-level presentations, status updates, and stakeholder communications
- Supporting resource planning and balancing multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Working collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams in fast-paced environments
- Driving projects to successful completion while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards
- Utilizing project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience managing IT projects or programs of similar scope and complexity
- Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Highly polished communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results
- PMP, CSM, SAFe, or other relevant project management certification
- Experience supporting federal government, defense, or regulated industry environments
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or enterprise applications
- Experience managing vendors, contracts, or third-party integrations
- Active U.S. security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Healthcare benefits
- Supplemental benefits
- 401k including an employer match
- Discount perks
- Rewards
- Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations.
- Flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking
- Funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations
- Host and attend charity galas/events
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