Senior IT Project Manager- Hybrid- Contract to Hire - Columbus, OH - W2 only

Hello! I'm searching for a Lead IT Project Manager to drive enterprise initiatives in a SAFe/Agile environment with a strong focus on AI-driven project delivery and digital transformation.

This is a high-level, portfolio-style role supporting executive leadership and modernizing how projects are managed, tracked, and delivered.

This is a contract to hire role located in Westerville, OH. This job is hybrid with 2-3 days per week required in office. Only local candidates will be considered.

Pay range for this role is $60-70 an hour W2 and it will convert to FTE between $120-135K plus bonus and benefits.

If you are qualified and interested in learning more, please apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise IT projects in a SAFe Agile environment
  • Act as an AI Champion for the IT PMO
  • Leverage AI tools for risk, governance, forecasting, and reporting
  • Build and manage AI-driven dashboards and KPIs
  • Align technology initiatives with business goals and strategy
  • Partner directly with executive leadership on project insights and decisions
  • Drive automation, predictive analytics, and digital transformation efforts

Requirements

  • Strong experience in SAFe / enterprise Agile environments
  • Proven ability to communicate with senior leadership
  • Experience aligning IT projects with business outcomes
  • Exposure to AI tools, analytics, or automation in project delivery
  • Background in program/portfolio-level project management

Ideal Candidate

  • Strategic, high-level thinker (portfolio mindset)
  • Strong Agile leader with modern delivery experience
  • Comfortable owning AI-driven transformation initiatives
  • Able to translate technical insights into business value

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Where do you live?

Experience:

  • Project management: 5 years (Preferred)
  • SDLC: 5 years (Required)
  • Software implementation: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43231

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