Mounds View , Minnesota
|Remote, Hybrid
|Contract
Mounds View, Minnesota
|Remote, Hybrid
|Contract
Join a high-impact IT Project Manager role supporting enterprise-level initiatives that span master data management and global solution consolidation. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex delivery work across planning, execution, testing, cutover, and hyper-care in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery across planning, execution, testing, cutover, and post-launch support.
- Build and maintain detailed project schedules, plans, budgets, and resource allocation tracking.
- Coordinate multiple workstreams and external partners to keep milestones, deliverables, and dependencies on track.
- Monitor project progress closely, identify risks and issues early, and escalate when needed to keep delivery moving forward.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve challenges and support timely decision-making.
- Communicate project status, risks, and key updates to stakeholders and leadership on a regular cadence.
- Support delivery in accordance with organizational standards, governance expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate quality reviews and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Own schedule and budget commitments while helping ensure the project stays aligned to goals and timelines.
- Provide leadership and coordination in a matrixed environment while promoting collaboration and accountability.
Skills
- 8+ years of IT project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing detailed project plans, schedules, and financial tracking.
- Background in both waterfall and agile delivery approaches, with waterfall as the primary method.
- Experience supporting application or SDLC-focused projects.
- Some experience working on data-related initiatives.
- Experience in a large, complex organization.
- Completed four-year degree.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics into clear business language.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Comfort leading through influence in a matrixed team environment.
Preferred Skills
- PMP certification.
- Experience with project and portfolio management methodologies and reporting or dashboard tools.
- Background in change management and risk management.
- Experience embedding project governance and PM best practices within an organization.
- Exposure to transformation programs or enterprise-level change initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style.
- Ability to operate independently and stay effective in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage applications from individuals who can bring fresh perspective and strong collaboration to the team.
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