Project Manager

$  79121.0 - 95285.0 Full time on site
Project Manager
Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a modern enterprise intranet solution built on WordPress and integrated with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID. The Project Manager will oversee project planning, stakeholder communication, resource coordination, risk management, and successful delivery of all project phases, including discovery, design, development, migration, testing, training, deployment, and post-go-live support.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing enterprise web application or intranet implementation projects and possesses excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of enterprise intranet implementation projects.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Solution Architects, WordPress Developers, QA Engineers, DevOps Engineers, UI/UX Designers, and Client stakeholders.
  • Facilitate project kickoff meetings, sprint planning sessions, status meetings, and stakeholder reviews.
  • Ensure project deliverables are completed within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
  • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests through structured governance and change control processes.
  • Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, platform configuration, content migration, system testing, deployment, and user acceptance activities.
  • Coordinate migration from SharePoint to WordPress while ensuring minimal business disruption.
  • Monitor integration activities involving Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
  • Ensure all deliverables meet acceptance criteria before submission to project stakeholders.
  • Track project progress using Agile and hybrid project management methodologies.
  • Prepare weekly status reports, executive dashboards, risk logs, issue trackers, and project documentation.
  • Coordinate end-user training, administrator training, rollout communications, and change management activities.
  • Manage vendor and client communications while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Support post-deployment Hypercare activities and coordinate transition to ongoing maintenance and support teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience managing enterprise IT, web development, digital transformation, or intranet implementation projects.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering WordPress-based enterprise websites or intranet solutions.
  • Experience managing projects involving Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
  • Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and multiple stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and resource planning.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Monday.com, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Agile certification.
  • Experience with SharePoint to WordPress migration projects.
  • Experience implementing enterprise collaboration platforms.
  • Experience working with public sector, healthcare, or government organizations.
  • Knowledge of website accessibility standards, security best practices, and governance frameworks.

Technical Skills

  • Project Planning \& Scheduling
  • Agile \& Scrum Project Management
  • Microsoft Project / Jira / Azure DevOps
  • WordPress Enterprise Platforms
  • Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Active Directory
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • SharePoint Migration
  • Risk \& Change Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Budget \& Resource Planning
  • Quality Assurance Coordination
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Training \& Change Management

Core Competencies

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Communication \& Presentation
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability

Key Deliverables

  • Project Charter
  • Project Management Plan
  • Project Schedule \& Milestones
  • Risk \& Issue Register
  • Communication Plan
  • Status Reports
  • Resource Plan
  • Migration Coordination
  • Testing \& UAT Coordination
  • Training Plan
  • Deployment Plan
  • Go-Live Readiness Checklist
  • Hypercare Transition Plan

Preferred Experience

  • Enterprise Intranet Development
  • Digital Workplace Solutions
  • Microsoft Ecosystem Projects
  • Content Migration Projects
  • Government/Public Sector IT Projects
  • Enterprise Web Portal Implementations

Pay: $79,121.32 - $95,285.89 per year

Work Location: Remote

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