IT PMO Project Manager (PM Lead)

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