IT Project Manager

Position Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Montgomery, AL

Clearance Requirements: None

Pay Rate: $53-$60.00/hour

Position Description:

Join a dynamic team as an IT Project Manager supporting a State of Alabama agency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead critical technology initiatives with minimal supervision, utilizing your hands-on technical expertise in systems administration, Microsoft 365, and cloud platforms. You will manage projects from inception to completion, coordinate with vendors, and ensure secure, efficient delivery aligned with state policies. This long-term contract position is on-site, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact within public sector technology environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate vendor activities, review deliverables, and ensure contractual compliance.
• Communicate project status effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support system migrations, upgrades, and cloud projects (AWS/Azure), including testing and cutover activities.
• Apply hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, Entra ID, Intune) for project validation and support.
• Troubleshoot and assist with cloud environment access and configuration issues.
• Document lessons learned and maintain comprehensive project records.
• Ensure project outcomes meet security standards and policies.

Top Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on systems administration experience.
• Proven experience managing or coordinating IT projects, including scope, schedules, and risks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.
• Skilled in vendor management and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively.
• On-site availability in Montgomery, AL, and ability to pass background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SharePoint administration or SharePoint Online experience.
• Prior public sector or government IT support experience.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PMP), Microsoft 365 Certified, Azure Administrator (AZ-104), or AWS Certified.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm; we are your trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and a broad client base-from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies-we provide meaningful opportunities that foster professional growth and impactful work. Our dedicated team is committed to your success, offering competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and ongoing support. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.