Job Information
MSA Professional Services, Inc. Senior IT Project Manager - Enterprise Systems in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Duties
Responsibilities
What you will do:
Project Leadership & Execution
Lead IT projects from initiation through completion using established project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria in partnership with stakeholders.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and communication strategies.
Track project performance including scope, budget, schedule, risks, and deliverables.
Coordinate work across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, helpdesk, data engineering, and application teams.
Manage third-party vendors and technology partners.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with internal business partners and leadership.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
Facilitate communication between technical teams and business leaders.
Provide regular project updates, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
Implementation & Delivery
Lead project lifecycle activities including planning, execution, testing, deployment, and closeout.
Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Oversee testing processes including user acceptance testing (UAT).
Ensure projects align with IT governance, cybersecurity standards, and enterprise architecture practices.
Manage deployment planning, cutover coordination, and transition to operational support.
Strategic Contributions
Support IT portfolio planning and project prioritization.
Facilitate Agile-style delivery practices for analytics or data initiatives.
Contribute to modernization initiatives including:
Cloud migration
Enterprise data platforms
Data lake / lakehouse architectures
Cybersecurity improvements
Support organizational change management including training and adoption planning.
Qualifications
What you bring:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience
10+ years of project management experience, preferably within technology or enterprise IT environments.
Experience managing cross-functional IT initiatives involving infrastructure, data, and application teams.
Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is helpful but not required.
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong experience managing complex enterprise technology projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery frameworks
Experience with risk management, governance, and change management
Familiarity with cloud technologies, enterprise data platforms, or cybersecurity initiatives
Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Power BI, or other PMO reporting tools
Strong analytical and organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining attention to detail
Work Authorization
This position requires authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Best-in-Industry Benefits
Competitive Compensation
The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $140,000, with higher compensation available for candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.
Better Together
A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas, and honest opinions.
Multi-disciplinary Opportunities
As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences, and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.
We’ve Got Your Back
Support when you need it, independence when you don’t.
Commitment to DEIB
We foster a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are available to all, and where diverse perspectives lead to innovation.
Passion & Purpose
We’re passionate about what we do and proud of it. Join us to share ideas, collaborate, and think big.
Communities of Practice
Our Communities of Practice bring employees together across disciplines to share knowledge, collaborate, and develop new ideas that shape our work and our industry.
MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor degree
Minimum Experience Required
10+ years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$90,000.00 - $140,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55107-1835
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
3067
Job Type
Full Time
Job Benefits
Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year
Paid Holidays: 8 holidays annually
Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents
Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
401(k) Retirement Plan: With a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP): Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
Application Link
https://tinyurl.com/2euxykyv