IT Project Manager - Parking System

Job Title:IT Project Manager - Parking Systems
Location/Work Structure:Columbus, OH | Onsite
Compensation:$56-$70/hour W2
Employment Type:Contract | Expected duration of 1-2 years

Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company specializing in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Accounting. We connect professionals with meaningful projects and direct hire opportunities across Ohio and the Midwest.

Vernovis is partnering with a Columbus organization on a large-scale parking system update. This Project Manager will lead the project from planning through implementation and closeout, coordinating business stakeholders, technology teams and external vendors to deliver on time, within scope and within budget.

• Lead project planning, execution and closeout using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues and project milestones.
• Serve as the primary contact between business stakeholders, technology teams and external vendors.
• Develop business and functional requirements, project plans, process diagrams, traceability matrices and test plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure delivery aligns with Statements of Work.
• Coordinate project communications, change management and issue resolution.
• Provide clear status updates and maintain accurate project documentation.

• At least five years of experience leading and managing IT projects.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including project scoping, budget and schedule estimating, and resource planning.
• Experience managing vendors and coordinating delivery across business and technical teams.
• Ability to translate business needs into system requirements and develop and execute test plans.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Jira.
• Strong communication, organization and follow-through, with the ability to work onsite in Columbus.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Scrum Master or another Agile certification.