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Company Description
Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:
Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt - This position is a full-time position excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. The anticipated duration of this project position is up to thirty-six (36) months.
- Application Opening: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Application Deadline: Apply immediately. This recruitment is considered open until filled, but will close no sooner than July 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Salary Range: $223,652 - $240,760 Annual / $107.5250 - $115.7500 Hourly
✅ Required Supplemental Questionnaire due at the time of application to be considered for this position: (See below for additional information) Applicants must complete this required Supplemental Questionnaire in addition to submitting an application. The questionnaire must be completed by no later than the application deadline of July 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.
Work Location: Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at the Department of Technology, (1 S Van Ness, Ave San Francisco, CA 94103). However, there may be situations where the incumbent will be required to work at other sites throughout the City and County of San Francisco as necessary.
Nature of Work: This is a full-time position. The department supports a hybrid work schedule in compliance with City & County of San Francisco policies on remote work which currently requires onsite work of a minimum of two (2) days per week.
About The Department Of Technology
Are you ready to make an impact in one of the most innovative cities? The San Francisco Department of Technology (DT) is looking for passionate IT professionals to help shape the future of technology in San Francisco! As the centralized technology services provider for the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), DT delivers critical infrastructure and services to over 33,000 employees—supporting public safety, municipal broadband, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and more! With a $140M+ annual budget and a team of 300+ experts, DT is leading the charge in digital transformation. DT provides services through our core areas of IT Excellence:
- IT Project Management Office
- Enterprise Application Services
- Cloud Center of Excellence
- IT Operations and Support including the Service Desk and NOC
- City Infrastructure including the Network, Telcom and Data Centers
- Office of Cybersecurity including Cyber Defense, Identity Management and Disaster Recovery
- Public Safety Systems and Municipal Broadband Fiber
- SFGovTV Broadcasting Services
- IT Finance and Administration Services
- Emerging Technologies
Why Join Us?
Innovative & impactful work at DT, you won’t just work on IT—you’ll power a city. Your expertise will directly impact the residents of San Francisco, from closing the digital divide to ensuring secure, efficient city operations.
Benefits of Working for CCSF:
In addition to challenging and rewarding work, the City provides a generous suite of benefits to its employees.
- Competitive pay, benefits, and retirement options
- Career growth opportunities through training, internal mobility, and subsidized education
- Diverse work environment in a diverse city
Join the team that’s shaping the future of technology in San Francisco. Apply today and be part of a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven IT team!
Job Description
The DT Project Management Office (PMO) oversees a portfolio of 100+ IT projects, leading critical initiatives that modernize IT infrastructure and applications. Our focus includes AI adoption, cloud transformation, business automation, asset management, CRM, data management and data lakes, collaboration tools, network and voice modernization, data center optimization, wireless access, public safety radio, cybersecurity, IT resiliency, and service management. The DT PMO is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact technology modernization initiatives that support enterprise business objectives and improve services for residents. This role is responsible for managing large-scale, cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring successful delivery of technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, improve customer experience, drive innovation, and reduce costs. The Senior IT Project Manager serves as a strategic partner to business and technology leaders, vendors, and stakeholders, providing leadership, governance, and oversight for mission-critical projects. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative leader with exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills, capable of navigating complex organizational environments and driving successful outcomes.
A successful Senior IT Project Manager will:
- Deliver complex technology modernization initiatives that achieve measurable business outcomes.
- Effectively manage competing priorities across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
- Build strong partnerships with business leaders, vendors, and technical teams.
- Drive organizational change and user adoption while minimizing operational disruption.
- Establish trust through transparency, accountability, and consistent delivery of results.
This position will lead initiatives including:
- Modernization of enterprise telephony and communications platforms, including migration from legacy on-premises solutions to Cisco voice and contact center technologies.
- Deployment of modern workplace communication tools, including Teams softphones, desk phones, mobility solutions, and collaboration technologies.
- Enterprise Service Desk modernization initiatives within a shared ServiceNow environment, ensuring alignment with governance standards, operational readiness, and long-term platform sustainability.
The IT Project Manager will perform duties including, but not limited to:
Project Leadership & Strategic Oversight
Lead complex, multi-year IT modernization projects from planning through implementation and operational transition.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and success metrics.
Develop and maintain project charters, work plans, risk registers, communication plans, and executive reporting.
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Serve as the primary liaison between IT leadership, business departments, vendors, and external partners.
Build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups and facilitate effective decision-making.
Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and business impacts to executive leadership and governance bodies.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-focused communications.
Technical & Operational Execution
Oversee implementation activities including system integration, testing, deployment, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production readiness.
Coordinate technology modernization efforts involving telecommunications, cloud services, ServiceNow, infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
* Ensure compliance with organizational security, architecture, and governance standards.
Risk, Change, and Vendor Management
Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Lead organizational change management efforts, including communication, training, and user adoption activities.
Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, contract execution, and third-party consulting engagements.
Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual deliverables are achieved.
Governance and Continuous Improvement
Support enterprise project governance, portfolio management processes, and project management best practices.
Develop and present project performance metrics, dashboards, and recommendations to leadership.
* Promote continuous improvement and adoption of industry best practices in project delivery and service management.
Leadership and Team Development
Lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and transparency.
Provide mentorship and guidance to project team members and junior project management staff.
Encourage innovation, professional growth, and continuous learning.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices.
Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field; AND
- Six (6) years of experience implementing and managing large scale integrated information systems projects; OR
- Ten (10) years of experience implementing and managing integrated information systems projects.
Note(s):
One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:
- 6 years of experience in IT project, or program management, preferably in a large, complex organization.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience leading enterprise telecommunications or contact center modernization projects.
- Experience managing ServiceNow implementations or service management transformations.
- Experience in public sector, or large enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.
- Strong executive presence and the ability to develop CIO-level reports, funding proposals, and strategic recommendations.
Additional Information
Verification: Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Note: Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Selection Procedure:
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements and assessment of candidates’ job-related knowledge, skills and abilities. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to evaluate candidate qualifications. This typically includes an oral interview and/or a written or performance exercise. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the Department needs will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see: Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About The Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before July 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.
- Your application MUST include a resume. To upload, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.
- Complete the Supplemental Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/g/36rLU8Fwsw
- Please Note: If you are coming across this announcement outside of the SF Careers website, you must apply directly on the SF Careers site. At this point, you should be able to view the Supplemental Questionnaire link.
- You may contact Elbi Magana via email at elbi.magana@sfgov.org with questions regarding this opportunity.
- Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.
Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).
Exam Analyst Information:
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at elbi.magana@sfgov.org.
The Office of the City Administrator is committed to ensuring that the City's services are inclusive, efficient, equitable, and culturally competent for San Franciscans of all races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. This commitment requires comprehensive review and thorough analysis of existing practices and policies to remove barriers to real inclusion. We are also committed to ensuring that we have a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace for individuals of all races. This includes creating opportunities for hiring, promotion, training, and development, for all employees, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Company Description
Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:
Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt - This position is a full-time position excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. The anticipated duration of this project position is up to thirty-six (36) months.
- Application Opening: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Application Deadline: Apply immediately. This recruitment is considered open until filled, but will close no sooner than July 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Salary Range: $223,652 - $240,760 Annual / $107.5250 - $115.7500 Hourly
✅ Required Supplemental Questionnaire due at the time of application to be considered for this position: (See below for additional information) Applicants must complete this required Supplemental Questionnaire in addition to submitting an application. The questionnaire must be completed by no later than the application deadline of July 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.
Work Location: Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at the Department of Technology, (1 S Van Ness, Ave San Francisco, CA 94103). However, there may be situations where the incumbent will be required to work at other sites throughout the City and County of San Francisco as necessary.
Nature of Work: This is a full-time position. The department supports a hybrid work schedule in compliance with City & County of San Francisco policies on remote work which currently requires onsite work of a minimum of two (2) days per week.
About The Department Of Technology
Are you ready to make an impact in one of the most innovative cities? The San Francisco Department of Technology (DT) is looking for passionate IT professionals to help shape the future of technology in San Francisco! As the centralized technology services provider for the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), DT delivers critical infrastructure and services to over 33,000 employees—supporting public safety, municipal broadband, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and more! With a $140M+ annual budget and a team of 300+ experts, DT is leading the charge in digital transformation. DT provides services through our core areas of IT Excellence:
- IT Project Management Office
- Enterprise Application Services
- Cloud Center of Excellence
- IT Operations and Support including the Service Desk and NOC
- City Infrastructure including the Network, Telcom and Data Centers
- Office of Cybersecurity including Cyber Defense, Identity Management and Disaster Recovery
- Public Safety Systems and Municipal Broadband Fiber
- SFGovTV Broadcasting Services
- IT Finance and Administration Services
- Emerging Technologies
Why Join Us?
Innovative & impactful work at DT, you won’t just work on IT—you’ll power a city. Your expertise will directly impact the residents of San Francisco, from closing the digital divide to ensuring secure, efficient city operations.
Benefits of Working for CCSF:
In addition to challenging and rewarding work, the City provides a generous suite of benefits to its employees.
- Competitive pay, benefits, and retirement options
- Career growth opportunities through training, internal mobility, and subsidized education
- Diverse work environment in a diverse city
Join the team that’s shaping the future of technology in San Francisco. Apply today and be part of a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven IT team!
Job Description
The DT Project Management Office (PMO) oversees a portfolio of 100+ IT projects, leading critical initiatives that modernize IT infrastructure and applications. Our focus includes AI adoption, cloud transformation, business automation, asset management, CRM, data management and data lakes, collaboration tools, network and voice modernization, data center optimization, wireless access, public safety radio, cybersecurity, IT resiliency, and service management. The DT PMO is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact technology modernization initiatives that support enterprise business objectives and improve services for residents. This role is responsible for managing large-scale, cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring successful delivery of technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, improve customer experience, drive innovation, and reduce costs. The Senior IT Project Manager serves as a strategic partner to business and technology leaders, vendors, and stakeholders, providing leadership, governance, and oversight for mission-critical projects. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative leader with exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills, capable of navigating complex organizational environments and driving successful outcomes.
A successful Senior IT Project Manager will:
- Deliver complex technology modernization initiatives that achieve measurable business outcomes.
- Effectively manage competing priorities across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
- Build strong partnerships with business leaders, vendors, and technical teams.
- Drive organizational change and user adoption while minimizing operational disruption.
- Establish trust through transparency, accountability, and consistent delivery of results.
This position will lead initiatives including:
- Modernization of enterprise telephony and communications platforms, including migration from legacy on-premises solutions to Cisco voice and contact center technologies.
- Deployment of modern workplace communication tools, including Teams softphones, desk phones, mobility solutions, and collaboration technologies.
- Enterprise Service Desk modernization initiatives within a shared ServiceNow environment, ensuring alignment with governance standards, operational readiness, and long-term platform sustainability.
The IT Project Manager will perform duties including, but not limited to:
Project Leadership & Strategic Oversight
Lead complex, multi-year IT modernization projects from planning through implementation and operational transition.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and success metrics.
Develop and maintain project charters, work plans, risk registers, communication plans, and executive reporting.
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Serve as the primary liaison between IT leadership, business departments, vendors, and external partners.
Build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups and facilitate effective decision-making.
Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and business impacts to executive leadership and governance bodies.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-focused communications.
Technical & Operational Execution
Oversee implementation activities including system integration, testing, deployment, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production readiness.
Coordinate technology modernization efforts involving telecommunications, cloud services, ServiceNow, infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
* Ensure compliance with organizational security, architecture, and governance standards.
Risk, Change, and Vendor Management
Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Lead organizational change management efforts, including communication, training, and user adoption activities.
Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, contract execution, and third-party consulting engagements.
Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual deliverables are achieved.
Governance and Continuous Improvement
Support enterprise project governance, portfolio management processes, and project management best practices.
Develop and present project performance metrics, dashboards, and recommendations to leadership.
* Promote continuous improvement and adoption of industry best practices in project delivery and service management.
Leadership and Team Development
Lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and transparency.
Provide mentorship and guidance to project team members and junior project management staff.
Encourage innovation, professional growth, and continuous learning.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices.
Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field; AND
- Six (6) years of experience implementing and managing large scale integrated information systems projects; OR
- Ten (10) years of experience implementing and managing integrated information systems projects.
Note(s):
One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:
- 6 years of experience in IT project, or program management, preferably in a large, complex organization.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience leading enterprise telecommunications or contact center modernization projects.
- Experience managing ServiceNow implementations or service management transformations.
- Experience in public sector, or large enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.
- Strong executive presence and the ability to develop CIO-level reports, funding proposals, and strategic recommendations.
Additional Information
Verification: Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Note: Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Selection Procedure:
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements and assessment of candidates’ job-related knowledge, skills and abilities. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to evaluate candidate qualifications. This typically includes an oral interview and/or a written or performance exercise. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the Department needs will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see: Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About The Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before July 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.
- Your application MUST include a resume. To upload, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.
- Complete the Supplemental Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/g/36rLU8Fwsw
- Please Note: If you are coming across this announcement outside of the SF Careers website, you must apply directly on the SF Careers site. At this point, you should be able to view the Supplemental Questionnaire link.
- You may contact Elbi Magana via email at elbi.magana@sfgov.org with questions regarding this opportunity.
- Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.
Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).
Exam Analyst Information:
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at elbi.magana@sfgov.org.
The Office of the City Administrator is committed to ensuring that the City's services are inclusive, efficient, equitable, and culturally competent for San Franciscans of all races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. This commitment requires comprehensive review and thorough analysis of existing practices and policies to remove barriers to real inclusion. We are also committed to ensuring that we have a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace for individuals of all races. This includes creating opportunities for hiring, promotion, training, and development, for all employees, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Rippling4
- Honeywell3
- Novo Nordisk3
- Stifel Financial3
- American Credit Acceptance2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software31
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Banking & Financial Services9
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
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 Rippling, Honeywell, and Novo Nordisk, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 42% of senior it project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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