Senior IT Project Manager Jobs

Senior IT Project Manager jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, government contracting, and enterprise technology, at every level from mid-career to director, with specializations in Agile transformation, ERP implementations, and cloud migration programs. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles606+
Top stateTexas
Top employerHumana
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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SolutionHealth
Mgr, ServiceNow & Digital Workplace Transformation - IT Rev Cycle - Full Time - Remote
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Mgr, ServiceNow & Digital Workplace Transformation - IT Rev Cycle - Full Time - Remote
SolutionHealth
Concord, New Hampshire
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
5,001-10,000

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Arrow Electronics
IT Project Manager
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IT Project Manager
Arrow Electronics
Centennial, Colorado
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$103k - $125k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Quality Consulting Group
It Project Specialist
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Quality Consulting Group
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It Project Specialist
Quality Consulting Group
Salinas, PR
Project & Program Management
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Project Management
Backend Engineering
Database Administration (DBA)
On-Site
Bachelor's
2-10

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OLH Inc.
PROJECT MANAGER 2 (IT) – 3265 – LANL – Los Alamos, NM
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OLH Inc.
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PROJECT MANAGER 2 (IT) – 3265 – LANL – Los Alamos, NM
OLH Inc.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Project Management
Security & Protective Services
Technical Program Management

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Pantex Plant
Information Technology (IT) Technical Project Manager
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Information Technology (IT) Technical Project Manager
Pantex Plant
Amarillo, Texas
Construction Management
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
ITIL Certification

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Senior IT Project Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Humana
    Humana32
  • Voyage Advisory
    Voyage Advisory8
  • 4P Consulting
    4P Consulting7
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton6
  • Leidos
    Leidos5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software39
  • Healthcare & Medical Services21
  • Education15
  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Government & Public Sector11

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT project manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred
  • Seven or more years of IT project management experience across enterprise environments
  • Hands-on experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe delivery frameworks
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
  • Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and executive-level communications

Tips for Your Senior IT Project Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to delivery methodology

Hiring managers look for Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery experience that matches their environment. Call out the methodology and the scale of each project in your resume bullets, not just the title and dates.

Quantify scope beyond budget alone

Senior roles attract candidates who list team size, stakeholder count, and system complexity alongside cost figures. A line like 'led a 14-person cross-functional team across four business units' tells a more complete story than a dollar amount alone.

Target openings that match your domain depth

A senior it project manager with healthcare EHR experience reads differently to a hiring team than a generalist. Filter openings by industry keyword so you apply where your domain knowledge is a real differentiator, not just a bonus.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists senior it project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a portfolio of rescued or complex projects

Interviewers at the senior level consistently ask for examples of projects that went off course and how you recovered them. Have two or three stories ready that cover scope creep, vendor failures, or executive escalations, with the outcome tied to a business result.

Negotiate scope and authority, not just compensation

At the senior level, decision-making authority and PMO structure affect how effectively you can operate. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you hold budget sign-off, how many direct reports you manage, and how projects reach your queue.

Senior IT Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most senior it project managers?

The companies hiring the most senior it project managers right now include Humana, Voyage Advisory, and 4P Consulting, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Government contractors and large healthcare systems tend to post the highest volumes of senior-level openings consistently throughout the year.

How many senior it project manager jobs are remote?

About 67% of senior it project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability highest in enterprise software, cybersecurity program management, and SaaS implementation roles. Roles tied to on-premises infrastructure upgrades or federal contracts are more likely to require on-site presence at least part of the week.

How do you become a senior it project manager?

Start by building a foundation of IT delivery experience, typically in a junior or mid-level project coordinator or manager role, before moving into senior responsibilities. Earning a PMP certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, focus on leading increasingly complex, cross-functional programs, developing executive communication skills, and deepening expertise in at least one industry vertical or delivery methodology such as Agile or SAFe.

Can you get hired as a senior it project manager without direct senior experience?

It is possible to move into a senior it project manager role without holding that exact title, but you need to demonstrate equivalent scope and complexity. Hiring managers look for candidates who have independently managed enterprise-scale projects, handled executive stakeholders, and owned delivery outcomes end to end. Leading a major program as a mid-level manager, especially one involving budget ownership or a large cross-functional team, can bridge the gap effectively.

What does the senior it project manager interview process look like?

The process typically opens with a recruiter screen focused on your experience, methodology preferences, and general fit. A hiring manager interview follows, usually centered on behavioral questions about how you handled scope changes, stakeholder conflicts, and delayed deliveries. Many employers add a panel round with IT leadership or PMO directors, and some include a case study where you walk through how you would structure a hypothetical project from kickoff through delivery.

Where can I find and apply to senior it project manager jobs?

You can find and apply to senior it project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and methodology background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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