Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, IT Project Manager

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Project Manager

• Senior Project Manager
• Program Project Manager
• Enterprise Project Manager
• IT / Business Project Manager

Springfield, MA

Hybrid (3 days onsite)

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: $85.70 per hour

The Project Manager is responsible for leading medium‑to‑large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives with a focus on timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality delivery. This role partners closely with stakeholders and leadership to align project strategy with execution, manage risk, and ensure successful outcomes across the full project lifecycle in both agile and waterfall environments.

• Own end‑to‑end project delivery, including budget, timelines, scope, and resource allocation
• Lead cross‑functional project teams to develop integrated plans and execute implementation strategies
• Ensure all team members understand project goals, schedules, critical path activities, and dependencies
• Provide regular, balanced updates on project status, including risk, cost, and value to stakeholders
• Align functional plans with approved project plans to ensure high‑quality execution
• Maintain alignment between project strategy and tactical execution
• Proactively identify risks, resolve conflicts, and elevate issues to senior leadership as needed
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead projects of varying size, complexity, and duration with a medium‑to‑long‑term focus
• Navigate ambiguity and adapt plans to deliver results
• Manage priorities across scope, budget, resources, and timelines throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead all phases of delivery, including requirements, design, build, pilot, implementation, and ongoing support
• Drive lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge retention for future initiatives
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills while remaining flexible and adaptable

• Seven (7+) years of project management experience, including complex, cross‑functional, strategic initiatives
• Proven experience managing projects in both agile and waterfall environments
• Demonstrated ability to remove obstacles and drive projects to completion

• Project planning, execution, and governance
• Budget, timeline, and resource management
• Risk identification and mitigation

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to influence senior leaders, peers, and vendor partners
• Leadership skills to motivate teams and gain buy‑in at all levels
• Ability to summarize complex situations and adapt quickly to change
• Active listening and cross‑functional collaboration
• Independent problem‑solving and troubleshooting
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

A leading financial services organization providing life insurance, disability income insurance, long‑term care insurance, retirement planning, and annuities. The company is committed to corporate responsibility and fostering an inclusive, high‑performing workplace.