IT Project Manager - PMO
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Mounds View, Minnesota

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Remote

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Contract

|Job ID 71199|Posted Aug 4, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic team as an IT Project Manager, driving excellence in solution delivery for a global IT M&A team. This remote role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and lead projects to success.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee project planning, execution, testing, and support phases to ensure successful delivery.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Coordinate with multiple project teams and third-party implementors to meet milestones and deliverables.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to address and resolve project issues promptly.
  • Monitor project progress and escalate issues as necessary to ensure efficient delivery.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management regularly.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  • Conduct quality reviews and implement improvements based on lessons learned.
  • Manage project budget and schedule commitments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Provide leadership and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

  • 8+ years of IT project management experience in large organizations.
  • Experience in application-side projects, not infrastructure projects.
  • Completion of a 4-year degree is mandatory.
  • Strong ability to manage project plans, schedules, and budgets effectively.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills

  • PMP certification is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) methodologies and tools.
  • Experience in change management and risk management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical terms into business language.
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on emotional intelligence and situational leadership.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our culture and business practices. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.