IT Program/ Project Manager

Lancesoft

Minneapolis, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Change Management, Cloud Applications, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Forecasting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project Management Software, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
4 days ago

We are seeking a professional to work within the IT organization of a $3B medical device company and lead medium-to-large and complex technology projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. This individual partners closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and vendor partners to deliver technology solutions that enable business objectives.

Location: Minneapolis, MN. Enjoy the vibrant culture and thriving tech scene while working on-site 3 days per week (hybrid). This is a 6-month contract with potential for full-time hire.

The project assignments will be aligned to a commercial go-to-market program, focused on delivering IT initiatives across 12 business workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Project Leadership & Delivery
    • Lead multiple complex IT projects simultaneously through all project phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure).
    • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.
    • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.
    • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
    • Ensure project documentation, communication, and governance compliance.
    • Lead end-to-end delivery of both programs and medium to large-scale projects, ensuring alignment to business strategy and enterprise priorities.
    • Manage multiple interrelated projects within a program, including dependencies, sequencing, and integrated delivery plans.
    • Define and govern program/project timelines, and resource plans.
    • Establish and maintain integrated program roadmaps and ensure alignment across workstreams.
  • Stakeholder & Communication Management
    • Partner with business leaders to understand needs and ensure alignment with business strategy.
    • Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive updates, and status reporting.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams, external vendors, and business.
  • Team Leadership
    • Coordinate and lead project teams composed of IT, Project managers, business, and vendor resources.
    • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Project Managers or Business Analysts.
    • Foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture.
  • Process & Continuous Improvement
    • Contribute to the improvement of PMO methodologies, templates, and tools.
    • Champion project management best practices and governance standards (PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid).
    • Support organizational change management related to technology implementations.
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
  • 8–15 years of total professional experience, including 5–10 years of IT project management experience.
  • Proven success managing large, enterprise-level IT projects ($1M budgets).
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across infrastructure, applications, or cloud initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of IT development lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).
Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational skills, attention to detail.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and forecasting.
  • Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.G., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Performance Metrics
  • Delivery of projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
  • Business satisfaction and stakeholder engagement scores.
  • Compliance with PMO governance and reporting standards.
  • Achievement of defined business outcomes or benefits realization.
EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

About the Company

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Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/