Senior IT Project Manager Jobs in Arkansas

Senior IT Project Manager jobs in Arkansas concentrate in healthcare IT, financial services, and defense contracting, with the strongest demand in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Bentonville. Walmart's global technology division, Arkansas Children's, and Dillard's have maintained consistent senior project manager hiring across enterprise systems, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation initiatives. The most in-demand specialties are agile delivery, cybersecurity program management, and ERP implementation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerTyson Foods Incorporated
Top citySpringdale, AR
Cities hiring7
Work type77% On-site
Top industryFood

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IT Sales Account Executive-Managed Services
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IT Sales Account Executive-Managed Services
D-BAT Fort Smith
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
On-Site

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Mgr Natl Acct Customer Development - Walmart (not open to remote)
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Mgr Natl Acct Customer Development - Walmart (not open to remote)
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Rogers, Arkansas
Data Analytics
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Southwest Power Pool
Senior IT Infrastructure Administrator
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Southwest Power Pool
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Senior IT Infrastructure Administrator
Southwest Power Pool
Little Rock, Arkansas
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Data Science
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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CVS Health
Sr Mgr,Digital Product
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CVS Health
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Sr Mgr,Digital Product
CVS Health
Arkansas
Data Science
Product Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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First National Bank of Fort Smith
IT Security Analyst
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First National Bank of Fort Smith
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IT Security Analyst
First National Bank of Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Business Operations
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Senior IT Project Manager Jobs by City in Arkansas

Where Arkansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Springdale
6 jobs
Little Rock
5 jobs
Rogers
2 jobs
Bentonville
2 jobs
Fayetteville
2 jobs
Harrison
1 job
Fort Smith
1 job

Senior IT Project Manager Job Market in Arkansas

A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Tyson Foods Incorporated
    Tyson Foods Incorporated5
  • Walmart
    Walmart1
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health1
  • Datamax
    Datamax1
  • Outdoor Cap
    Outdoor Cap1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage2
  • Retail1
  • Aerospace & Defense1
  • Distribution & Wholesale1
  • Banking & Financial Services1

What Arkansas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field required
  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred by Arkansas employers
  • Seven or more years of IT project management experience with increasing leadership responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-scale projects in healthcare, retail, or government sectors
  • Proficiency with agile and waterfall methodologies and project management tools such as Jira or MS Project
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills and experience leading cross-functional teams in complex environments

Senior IT Project Manager Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior it project manager in Arkansas?

A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is the standard starting point for this role in Arkansas. No state-issued license is required, but the Project Management Professional certification is widely expected by major Arkansas employers in healthcare, retail, and government. Most candidates build toward a senior role by first working in IT coordinator, business analyst, or junior project manager positions, then accumulating several years of progressively larger project responsibility before moving into senior-level work.

How much do senior IT project managers make in Arkansas?

Senior IT project managers in Arkansas earn a median of about $77,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,620 for the lowest 10% to over $133,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior it project managers in Arkansas?

Arkansas senior it project manager roles are posted by Tyson Foods Incorporated, Walmart, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Arkansas's concentration of large healthcare systems, retail headquarters, and defense contractors means senior project managers are in steady demand across multiple sectors.

Which Arkansas cities have the most senior it project manager jobs?

Springdale, Little Rock, and Arkansas account for the largest share of senior it project manager openings in Arkansas. Little Rock drives volume through state government agencies and healthcare systems, while Bentonville and Fayetteville reflect Walmart's technology operations and the growing northwest Arkansas tech corridor that has drawn vendors and logistics companies to the region.

Are there remote senior it project manager jobs in Arkansas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 23% of senior it project manager openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects how well the role's planning, coordination, and reporting work translates to distributed teams. The phases most likely to allow full remote are requirements gathering, status reporting, and vendor management, while go-live support and stakeholder workshops often require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a senior it project manager in Arkansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or junior business analyst role at a large Arkansas employer, then building toward a senior title over time. Walmart Technology and Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield are among the Arkansas organizations that hire entry-level IT coordinators and project analysts, giving candidates exposure to enterprise project environments. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying strengthens a resume noticeably. Adjacent roles in IT support, systems analysis, or quality assurance are also common stepping stones toward a full project management track in Arkansas.

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

You can find and apply to senior it project manager jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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