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Will McDonald

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Job
Sr. Project Manager
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 10/3/25
About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior IT Project & Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex business systems solutions and enterprise-wide initiatives. In this role, you will oversee full project lifecycles—from scoping and estimation to implementation and closure—while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.

You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, IT Services, and executive leadership to drive efficiency, optimize system solutions, and deliver high-impact results. This position requires strong leadership, program management, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage enterprise-level projects and programs across multiple business and technology areas

  • Create and maintain detailed project plans, charters, risk logs, and executive reports

  • Oversee project budgets, perform variance analysis, and ensure financial accountability

  • Present project updates to senior leadership, including the PMO and C-Suite

  • Manage vendor relationships and support contract negotiations and administration

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project team members

  • Collaborate with the PMO Manager and Agile Delivery Director to drive portfolio management best practices

  • Support strategic portfolio planning, resource allocation, and enterprise-wide reporting

Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience managing complex IT and business systems projects

  • Strong understanding of the Project Lifecycle and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Proven experience in program or portfolio management within a PMO or EPMO

  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and present to executive stakeholders

  • Proficient in Smartsheet, MS Excel, MS Teams, and other project management tools

  • Experience in contract management and vendor oversight

  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; PMP certification strongly preferred

What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive compensation package

  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!

  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization

  • Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?
  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row

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