Project Manager - 3017468

Job#: 3017468Job Description:Job Title: Project ManagerJob Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)Pay Range: $48/hr-$57/hrContract Length: 6 months (Contract-to-Hire)u00a0Scope of PositionThe Project Manager is responsible for leading the initiation, planning, execution, and closure phases of a large-scale Network Redesign initiative within a broader Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Modernization (CIM) program. This effort includes multiple network and security-focused workstreams and requires applying project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet delivery requirements related to cost, schedule, and scope. The role supports the program's guiding principles of establishing an infrastructure that is Simple, Supportable, Secure, and Scalable.Position SummaryThe Project Manager will support the organization's IT Portfolio Management Office as part of the CIM program. The ideal candidate has experience managing enterprise technology projects, a general understanding of network technologies, and strong vendor management capabilities.The Project Manager will guide workstreams through all phases of the project lifecycle---from planning and design through build, installation, go-live, training, and transition to operations. This role ensures consistent, high-quality project delivery while balancing scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder expectations.Success in this position requires strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities. The Project Manager will also work closely with the CIM Program Manager to report status, manage risks and issues, highlight milestones, identify budget needs, and maintain clear stakeholder communication.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis position operates under the supervision of an Associate Director. Work is reviewed periodically for quality and alignment with program objectives.Scope Development (15%)- Define project scope and objectives in collaboration with business stakeholders, technical teams, and the PMO.- Assess hardware, software, and licensing needs; support customers in developing project budgets and evaluating ROI.- Ensure formal acceptance of project scope and confirm that all required work is included.Requirements Elicitation (15%)- Validate that proposed technology solutions meet user needs.- Gather requirements through interviews, workshops, site visits, surveys, workflow analysis, and use case development.- Analyze and reconcile information from multiple sources; distinguish between user requests and true underlying needs.- Produce artifacts such as functional requirements, business requirements documents, use cases, and interface designs.- Apply enterprise-wide requirements management methodologies.- Challenge business units constructively to ensure realistic planning and execution.Project Life Cycle Management (30%)Manage all phases of the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure.Develop project charters and secure sponsor approval.Lead business and technical teams through solution validation, installation, and implementation.Manage consultants and suppliers as part of the extended project team.Develop and maintain project schedules, including baselines and dependencies.Track progress, risks, issues, and team performance; report to stakeholders.Coordinate vendor implementation activities and integrate them into program timelines.Ensure quality management through review of deliverables against requirements.Manage multiple concurre

Created: 2026-01-19