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IT PROJECT MANAGER – PHILADELPHIA, PA

The City of Philadelphia is seeking an experienced, business-facing IT Project Manager to support high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across departments such as Finance, HR, and Operations. This is a 6-month contract position based fully onsite in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will combine technical fluency with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, acting as the bridge between engineering teams and business units. The ability to communicate tradeoffs, manage shifting priorities, and ensure meaningful business outcomes is essential.

Note: Due to the nature of the work and client requirements, we are unable to consider third-party candidates or those who require sponsorship for employment authorization.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the liaison between technical teams and non-technical departments, translating requirements and concepts across both sides
• Lead stakeholder discovery sessions and manage regular communication touchpoints throughout project lifecycles
• Define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables that align with both technical constraints and business objectives
• Conduct business requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and documentation review
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and resolve conflicts when stakeholder needs or priorities diverge
• Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure clear and thorough documentation for all parties
• Keep projects focused on business impact and measurable outcomes through regular check-ins and post-implementation reviews

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on cross-functional or enterprise-level initiatives
• Proven success working directly with departments like Finance, HR, or City Planning
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language for business stakeholders
• Strong facilitation, communication, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification
• Experience in the public sector or with enterprise systems like HRIS or ERP
• Comfort with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Miro

Qualified candidates who are local to the Philadelphia area and meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.

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