IT Project Manager (100% Remote)

Our Customer is a leading value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication, and more. They exist to make their customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. With over 1 million customers, they have a very distinctive culture anchored in customer service. “We are a relationship business. Together, we help build more than homes and office buildings. We help build relationships, trust, confidence, and community.”

We are seeking an IT Project Manager on a contract basis to support enterprise IT security and compliance initiatives. This role is best suited for a seasoned, detail-oriented project manager who excels in waterfall and hybrid delivery, thrives in regulated environments, and is comfortable driving accountability without direct authority.

This is not a technical or hands-on development role. The ideal candidate is a classic, disciplined project manager with strong follow-through, executive-level communication skills, and a proven track record managing high-visibility, compliance-driven initiatives.

This role is 100% remote.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage enterprise IT security and compliance projects, including multi-phase and multi-year initiatives
• Take ownership of in-flight projects, actively managing scope, schedule, milestones, risks, and action items
• Track deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues; proactively escalate concerns to stakeholders
• Drive accountability across cross-functional and matrixed teams without direct authority
• Ensure successful project completion by managing scope, timelines, and resolving blockers
• Develop and execute communication plans, including agendas, meeting notes, and status reporting
• Ensure adherence to PMO governance, methodologies, compliance, and documentation standards
• Support risk management, budget tracking, and reporting processes
• Collaborate with project managers to support collective tracking and coordination efforts
• Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, translating objectives, risks, and impacts
• Maintain strong documentation and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
• Support organizational programs, policies, and initiatives while maintaining a high level of professionalism

Skills and Qualifications

• PMP certification required
• 5-7+ years of dedicated project management experience, with project management as the core role
• Proven experience managing large-scale, high-impact enterprise initiatives
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Strong experience working with senior leadership (Director/VP level)
• Strong knowledge of waterfall and hybrid project delivery methodologies
• Familiarity with PMO governance, compliance frameworks, and structured project methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience using Smartsheet for project tracking and reporting
• Basic knowledge of SharePoint for document management
• Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present clearly and concisely
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to translate technical and business requirements for diverse stakeholders
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and drive execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience within IT or compliance-focused environments
• Exposure to enterprise PMO structures and governance
• Strong tenure history demonstrating stability in prior roles
• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and risk identification skills
• Ability to manage high-visibility, high-risk initiatives with confidence and discipline

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.