Senior Project Manager

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager for a top public sector client. This individual will lead a large-scale SQL Server upgrade initiative, stepping in at a critical transition point from planning into execution. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can coordinate across DBA teams, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to drive delivery, manage risks, and ensure seamless testing and validation.

This role requires someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment and can independently own timelines, dependencies, and communication while ensuring high‑quality outcomes.

• Lead a SQL Server database upgrade/migration project nearing execution phase.
• Own end‑to‑end project delivery across business and technical team.
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Monitor and manage risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate testing and validation efforts across infrastructure and business platform.
• Facilitate status meetings, stakeholder updates, and decision‑making sessions.
• Ensure system performance and availability during implementation.
• Resolve conflicts around scope, cost, timing, and resource.
• Deliver clear reporting, metrics, and executive‑level updates.
• Collaborate closely with DBA teams handling design work.
• Drive compliance with security and technology standards.

• 10+ years in technology organizations with 5+ years in project management.
• PMP certification (or equivalent) – required.
• Proven experience leading technical infrastructure / upgrade projects, specifically SQL Server or similar database upgrade.
• Strong experience managing cross‑functional teams (DBA, infrastructure, QA, business stakeholders).
• Experience working in Agile + Waterfall (hybrid environments).
• Expertise in risk management, dependency tracking, and resource planning.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence without authority.
• Hands‑on PM who can drive execution and accountability.
• Experience overseeing testing & validation strategies (risk‑based testing).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Project, Team.