Senior Project Manager; Software Delivery​/SaaS Implementation

Senior Project Manager (Software Delivery / SaaS Implementation) Details

Location: Dallas, TX 75231 (hybrid onsite | onsite ranges from 0-3 days per week, depending on meetings and team presence, often decided with short notice)

Position Type: 12M Contract

Hourly / Salary: to $90W2+ (based on experience level)

Vaco is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager (Software Delivery) for a 12M+ Contract opportunity located in Dallas, TX 75231. The Senior Project Manager will own the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex IT and digital transformation initiatives with major enterprise impact. The role will lead cross-functional teams (internal staff, contractors, and vendors), manage multi-million dollar budgets, develop detailed project plans, mitigate risks, drive change management and user adoption, and deliver executive-level communications and updates to senior leadership.

• Strategy / Planning / Governance
  • Enterprise Program / Project Leadership – Owning End-to-End Delivery of Large-Scale Cross-Functional IT Initiatives with Significant Enterprise Impact
  • Strategic Alignment / Portfolio Management – Aligning Funding / Resource Requirements / Project Objectives with Technology / Business Strategies in Partnership with Business Solutions Managers
  • Project Scope/ Stakeholder Management – Defining Project Scope / Goals / Deliverables in Collaboration with Senior Leadership / Key Stakeholders
  • Project Planning / Execution Management – Developing Comprehensive Project Plans Across Multiple Work streams / Vendors (Timelines / Milestones / Resource Allocation / Risk Mitigation)
  • Project Governance / Documentation – Creating / Managing Key Project Artifacts (Project Charters / Requirements Documentation / Cutover Plans / Execution Plans)
  • Vendor Management / Procurement Support – Partnering with Technology / Procurement Teams to Develop RFPs / Conduct Vendor Evaluations / Support Solution Selection Processes
• Execution / Delivery
  • Project Delivery Excellence – Driving Successful Project Outcomes via Rigorous Milestone Tracking / Dependency Management / Proactive Risk Identification/Mitigation
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership – Leading Onsite Project Teams (Internal Resources / Contractors / Vendors) | Delivering High-Quality Results within Established Timelines
  • Process Optimization / Digital Transformation – Identifying Opportunities for Process Improvement / Automation / AI Integration / Digital Acceleration Within Project Initiatives
  • Project Monitoring / Adaptive Execution – Continuously Monitoring Project Progress | Adjusting Plans to Address Changing Requirements / Emerging Issues / Delivery Challenges
  • Scope Change Management – Facilitating Project Scope Changes in Partnership with Business Technology Leadership / Business Stakeholders | Maintaining Alignment to Strategic Objectives
  • Risk Resolution / Roadblock Removal – Providing Rapid Response to Project Issues via Escalation Management / Risk Mitigation / Priority Realignment
  • Vendor Integration Management – Ensuring Vendor Deliverables Are Successfully Integrated Into Overall Project Objectives and Outcomes
  • Quality Assurance / Validation – Overseeing Testing / Validation / Documentation Activities | Ensuring Deliverables Meet Functional / Business Requirements
  • Digital Accessibility Compliance – Ensuring Project Deliverables Adhere to Established Digital Accessibility Standards / Compliance Requirements
• Communication / Influence
  • Executive Stakeholder Management – Identifying / Establishing / Maintaining Strong Business Relationships with Executive Leaders / Stakeholders / Vendors / Project Sponsors
  • Executive Communications / Reporting – Creating / Maintaining / Delivering Executive-Level Project Updates (Written / Verbal)
  • Strategic Communications Leadership – Facilitating Executive Briefings / Board-Level Updates / Cross-Functional Alignment Sessions | Ensuring Organizational Transparency and Engagement
  • Decision Support / Influence – Providing Recommendations | Influencing Decision-Making within Project Scope to Support Successful Business Outcomes
  • Stakeholder Communication Management – Maintaining Effective Communication Across Project Teams /…