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Robert Half IT Project Manager in Austin, Texas
Description
IT Project Manager
On-site | Austin, TX | Contract-to-Hire
Responsibilities:
Plan, lead, and deliver IT projects across infrastructure, applications, security, and systems initiatives
Manage full project lifecycle including scope, requirements, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to translate business needs into technical project plans Coordinate cross‑functional IT teams (developers, engineers, analysts, security, vendors)
Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues; implement mitigation strategies as needed Ensure projects align with IT standards, security policies, and compliance requirements
Manage changes to scope, schedule, and resources using formal change control processes
Communicate clear project status updates, risks, and timelines to leadership and stakeholders
Facilitate project meetings, stand‑ups, steering committees, and post‑implementation reviews
Ensure successful handoff to operations, support, or business teams upon project completion
Requirements
Requirements:
3–7 years of experience managing IT projects (infrastructure, applications, security, cloud, or systems)
Proven experience leading cross‑functional IT teams and external vendors
Strong understanding of IT concepts, systems, and lifecycles (networks, software, databases, cloud, cybersecurity)
Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources
Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, etc.)
Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive‑level reporting
Ability to identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
Strong documentation, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to translate business needs into actionable technical project plans
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