Sr. Project Manager

Our client, an organization in the higher education industry, is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to join their team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering IT projects within the Agile Project Management Office (APMO) that serves the higher education sector.

This position will manage complex projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to drive innovation and operational excellence across academic and administrative domains. The Senior Project Manager will partner with stakeholders to align project objectives with institutional goals while fostering a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This role will be leading a workstream within the organization's implementation of our Enterprise Data & AI Platform. The ideal candidate will have experience managing implementations of Enterprise Data Lakehouse and Business Intelligence technologies.

Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager

Location: Adelphi, MD (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $70/hr - $75/hr

Job Type: Contract

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT projects, leveraging both Waterfall and Agile frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and impediments.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project and team performance.
• Provide regular status updates and deliver project insights to senior leadership.

• Serve as a servant‑leader to cross‑functional Agile teams, enabling them to achieve their goals effectively.
• Foster a collaborative environment that emphasizes ownership, accountability, and transparency.

• Act as the primary liaison between the Agile PMO, business units, and stakeholders.
• Maintain clear and open communication regarding project progress, risks, and outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (PMP Certification Preferred) with at least 7+ years of project/program management, including large cross‑functional initiatives.
• 2+ years of recent experience managing Enterprise Data Lakehouse and/or Business Intelligence application implementations; experience with Databricks and Tableau Cloud is preferred.
• Experience with modernization, digital transformation, or student lifecycle/ed‑tech projects.
• Skilled in Agile and traditional project management.
• Strong vendor, budget, and risk management experience.
• Proficiency with Azure Dev Ops, MS Project, SharePoint, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Opportunity to lead innovative data and AI projects within a higher education environment.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team committed to continuous improvement.
• Engage in meaningful work that supports institutional growth and student success.
• Strengthen your skills in enterprise data platforms and BI technologies.
• Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!