Job Description
Job Title : IT PMO Project Manager (PM Lead) Location : 100% Remote (EST and CST Preferred) Duration : 8 Months+ possible extension Pay Rate: $80.00/Hr. on W2 Key Requirements: Active PMP Certification (mandatory) (must include certification number and validity dates) Agile/Scrum Certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent) Experience implementing AI solutions in manufacturing environments Preferred: Experience in the solar industry Role Overview: The IT PMO Project Manager (PM Lead) will lead complex, cross-functional IT initiatives supporting manufacturing and digital innovation, including AI-driven solutions. This role is ideal for a servant leader who can manage multiple workstreams, navigate ambiguity, and focus on delivering measurable business outcomes-not just completing tasks. You will work within the PMO, applying Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models while partnering with technical teams, product leaders, and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: 1. Delivery & Outcome Ownership: Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple IT initiatives Focus on business outcomes and value delivery Balance Product, timeline, risk, and quality Proactively resolve issues and escalate when needed 2. Servant Leadership & Team Enablement: Act as a servant leader to enable team success Remove blockers and promote collaboration Support Agile teams and continuous improvement Foster accountability, transparency, and trust 3. Program & Workstream Management: Develop and manage integrated project plans Track dependencies, risks, assumptions, and issues (RAID) Coordinate across IT, engineering, and business teams Align delivery with strategic objectives 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language Manage expectations through transparency and data 5. Governance, Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to enterprise governance standards Maintain required documentation and controls Balance governance with delivery speed and efficiency 6. Agile, AI & Modern Delivery: Apply Agile/Scrum practices in hybrid environments Lead delivery of AI-enabled solutions in manufacturing Work with technical teams to deliver incremental value Promote metrics focused on outcomes and predictability Qualifications: Experience: 7+ years in IT project/program/PMO roles Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives Proven success delivering results in complex environments Experience working across IT, engineering, and operations Experience implementing AI solutions in manufacturing Certifications: PMP Certification (required) Agile/Scrum Certification (preferred) Core Skills: Strong servant leadership mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder management Expertise in project planning, RAID management, and risk handling Outcome-driven delivery approach Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills High attention to quality and execution discipline Preferred Skills: Experience delivering AI solutions in manufacturing/industrial environments Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum in AI or data projects Familiarity with hybrid delivery models Experience working with distributed and matrixed teams Ability to work in transformation-driven environments