Project Manager IV (Stamford)

Project Manager IV Location: Stamford, CT (4 days onsite, 1 flex day) Contract Type: Contract until year end Team Overview: Brooksource is partnering with a Fortune 100 telecommunications organization to support a high-visibility integration initiative. This Project Manager IV will own initiatives from early requirements and work sessions through development, testing, and operational readiness for Day 1, Day 90, and beyond. This is an opportunity to lead highly visible workstreams, collaborate with senior leadership, and take ownership in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. This role sits within a Business Integration team supporting Customer Operations, focused on driving complex, cross-functional initiatives tied to large-scale operational and technology changes. The team partners closely with product, technology, operations, training, and communications groups to ensure seamless execution across critical milestones Responsibilities: Manage the full project lifecycle from definition through implementation, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, and quality targets are met Develop and maintain detailed project plans with dependencies, milestones, and critical paths Drive readiness across key milestones (Day 1, Day 90, and additional phases) for initiatives such as connectivity services, device transitions, and operational changes Lead cross-functional work sessions and ensure testing, training, communications, and operational activities are fully accounted for Establish and execute effective communication plans for project teams and senior stakeholders Identify, manage, and track RAID items to resolution Provide day-to-day direction to project resources and stakeholders Prepare and deliver project documentation, budgets, status reports, and executive-level presentations Ensure effective change management throughout the project lifecycle Typical Day Breakdown: 25% Cross-functional working sessions and meetings 20% Internal alignment meetings 20% Project plan and status report maintenance 20% PowerPoint deck creation and executive updates 15% Email communications and follow-ups Required Qualifications: 10+ years of project management experience in complex, cross-functional environments Proven ability to manage initiatives with limited leadership oversight Strong experience communicating with senior leadership via email and PowerPoint Demonstrated ability to identify, track, and resolve RAID items efficiently Expertise in project planning, execution, and stakeholder management Advanced proficiency with MS Project, Visio, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities High attention to detail with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels