IT Project Manager

Location: Louisville KY (Preference) or Remote- United States

Shift: Full-Time (40–45 hours/week). Occasional after-hours or weekend support may be required based on project needs. Limited travel may be required for customer engagements, internal planning sessions, or key program milestones.

Strategic offers a comprehensive benefits package, ranked in the top 15% among companies of similar size in our market. Key benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid employee-only medical premium on our core plan
• Competitive compensation and performance-based growth opportunities
• Professional development and certification support

As a Project Manager at Strategic Communications, you will play a key role within the PMO, leading enterprise technology initiatives, cloud solutions delivery, and strategic programs.

This role supports a mix of customer-facing delivery (Enterprise / Cloud Solutions) and internal initiatives, including go-to-market (GTM), product development, and technology transformation efforts.

The ideal candidate has experience managing cross-functional programs, cloud-based solutions, and complex stakeholder environments, with the ability to balance delivery execution, governance, and strategic coordination.

Experience operating in dynamic, high-growth or evolving program environments is highly valued.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own and drive assigned projects and programs from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and objectives
• Lead Enterprise and Cloud Solutions delivery efforts, coordinating across engineering, partners, and customer stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives such as go-to-market programs, product launches, and cloud transformation efforts
• Develop and maintain project artifacts including schedules, status reporting, risk/issue logs, and executive summaries
• Establish and manage cross-functional coordination across PMO, Engineering, Sales, Technology Strategy amp; Innovation, Product Development, and external partners
• Drive governance and execution discipline, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and processes
• Manage dependencies, risks, and evolving priorities across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, aligning business objectives with execution plans
• Support PMO maturity, including intake processes, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts
• Contribute to program-level planning, including migration efforts, cloud adoption, and solution development initiatives

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• 5–8+ years of experience leading complex technology projects or programs
• Experience delivering Enterprise and/or Cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, SaaS, or similar)
• Experience supporting or leading cross-functional initiatives (GTM programs, product development, transformation efforts)
• Knowledge of/experience with project management related to infrastructure modernization, enterprise software deployments (VMware, Oracle or similar)
• Strong stakeholder management experience across technical and business teams
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment
• Familiarity with project governance, reporting, and portfolio-level coordination
• Experience with project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience supporting cloud migrations, program launches, or solution development efforts strongly preferred
• Exposure to AWS programs (e.g., MAP, Migration Competency) is a plus
• Ability to complete ISO 9001:2015 training within 90 days of hire

Key Competencies/Behaviors

• Ownership mindset – takes initiative and drives outcomes with minimal oversight
• Strong stakeholder management – able to operate effectively across executive, technical, and business teams
• Cross-functional leadership – facilitates alignment across PMO, Engineering, Sales, Technology Strategy amp; Innovation, Change Management, and Product Development
• Communication – clear, structured, and confident in both written and verbal formats
• Strategic thinking – connects execution to broader business objectives
• Organizational discipline – maintains structure across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Adaptability – able to shift priorities and operate effectively in dynamic environments
• Integrity and accountability – operates with transparency and follows through on commitments
• Comfortable operating in both structured delivery environments and evolving, early-stage strategic initiatives

Screening Requirements: Background Check, Drug Testing, Preferred US Citizen capable of obtaining security clearance

Physical Environment: Work is somewhat sedentary in nature but will require standing and walking for up to 25% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is performed primarily in a virtual environment, …