IT Project Manager

Location: Atmore, AL (Pensacola, FL / Mobile, AL commuting distance)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Overview

Blue Star Partners is currently searching for a senior-level IT Project Manager for our Client, a sovereign governmental enterprise, providing essential services such as healthcare, education, supporting infrastructure like gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, housing and other industries. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience leading complex IT initiatives and the ability to partner effectively with executives, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. This position requires a leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and can balance structure with flexibility to achieve measurable impact.

The senior IT Project Manager will thrive on flexibility, take ownership through accountability, and is driven by a passion for innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver impactful results that support our mission and goals. By fostering creative solutions and embracing new opportunities, you will play a key role in shaping a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

The IT Project Manager will:

• Assume responsibility for ensuring that projects are managed to be completed, with high quality, on-time, on-budget, and in-scope.
• Collaborate with the Business Unit and IT sponsors to establish project goals and success criteria.
• Assume responsibility for planning and driving the deliverables, including managing third party vendor relationships, if applicable, for the design and development.
• Be proactive in identifying and resolving risks and issues, track/report status, and communicate with the stakeholders.
• Bring broad and diverse experience managing multiple projects at the same time.

Additional Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategic Delivery

• Manage the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) using PMI-standard methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Lead program/project issue/risk management, remediation plans, and escalations across channels, studios/service areas for projects within assigned programs - responsible for providing management direction in these areas and ensuring clear communication, consideration of all factors, generation of solution alternatives, and defined actionable plans.
• Conduct ongoing examination of projects within the program for compliance with established processes, project plans/schedules and budgets, influencing decisions on resource utilization and allocation at key project lifecycle decision points.
• Maintain oversight and accountability for program performance including creation/review of key project delivery metrics across projects within the program.
• Oversee the activities of junior resources to ensure delivery of timely solutions.
• Monitor KPIs, risks, and dependencies, ensuring quality and compliance throughout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, providing transparent updates and decision support.
• Accountable for all applicable PMO related processes and methodologies and their proper and consistent execution on all projects
• Promotes best practices for continuous process improvement.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Build alignment across departments, vendor partners, and leadership teams to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Champion change management, training, and adoption strategies to ensure stakeholder readiness and long-term success.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable project culture by resolving conflicts and supporting cross-functional teamwork.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Stay informed of industry trends and integrate best practices in IT project management.
• Optimize tools, processes, and personnel allocation for efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to organizational modernization and long-term IT strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred).
• PMP certification (required).
• 6+ years of IT project management experience with proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

• Strong vendor management, budgeting, and resource allocation expertise.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
• Experience with enterprise IT systems, infrastructure, and integration projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must pass background and character check; ability to travel and work irregular hours as required.
• On-site presence required, with travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in governmental, public-sector, or complex enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with ERP and enterprise IT system implementation.
• Demonstrated success in organizational transformation and change management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, COLA adjustments, and discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation assistance available.