Senior IT Project Manager – Enterprise Applications

412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base

Senior IT Project Manager leading high-visibility enterprise applications initiatives at Paylocity. Collaborating with senior leaders to deliver scalable, high-impact outcomes.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,100 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale IT projects, particularly in enterprise applications (ERP/CRM) and cloud-based solutions, utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Proficient in stakeholder management, budgeting, and executive communication, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results on time and within scope.

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Project Management Professional (PMP)Enterprise Application ImplementationAgile MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementBudgeting and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCloud-Based SolutionsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Data MigrationChange ManagementRisk ManagementGovernance DocumentationContinuous ImprovementComplex Integrations

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionExecutive CommunicationMentoringCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSmartsheetMicrosoft Office SuiteAgile Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Industry Keywords

IT Project ManagementSaaS PlatformsHigh-Growth OrganizationsGlobal OrganizationsExecutive Sponsors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large-scale, high-visibility IT projects involving enterprise applications (ERP/CRM), SaaS platforms, integrations, infrastructure, and/or security initiatives.
Collaborate with executive sponsors to define project strategy, scope, roadmap, resourcing model, and success metrics.
Drive alignment across business units to ensure objectives support organizational priorities.
Build comprehensive project artifacts: detailed plans, schedules, budgets/forecasts, communication plans, and change strategies.
Oversee day-to-day management of complex workstreams; ensure on-time, on-budget, in-scope delivery with high quality.
Direct matrixed teams (BAs, developers, architects, QA, PMs) and vendors/partners through requirements, design, configuration/build, testing/QA/UAT, change management, cutover, hypercare, and operational transition.
Implement and enforce governance, stage gates, change control, and QA standards.
Maintain ongoing documentation and adjust resources/plans as needed to meet delivery commitments.
Leverage data to generate organizational and people insights that inform focus areas and strengthen decision-making.
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, executives, and business sponsors.
Provide clear, concise communication of status, milestones, risks, issues, decisions, and financials to leadership (including steering committee updates).
Facilitate cross-functional workshops, project meetings, retrospectives, and vendor communications; create agendas, decks, minutes, and post-meeting deliverables.
Solicit customer feedback where applicable and benchmark external best practices to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts; track actuals and variances.
Oversee procurement, vendor selection, SOW creation, contract negotiation, and vendor performance.
Coordinate resource requests across business units; align capacity with budgets and portfolio priorities.
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; create mitigation and contingency plans and drive timely resolution.
Maintain audit-ready traceability and governance documentation throughout the lifecycle.
Champion continuous improvement of delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid), tools, templates, and standards.
Recognize internal improvement opportunities and lead teams to design and implement pragmatic solutions.
Mentor junior and mid-level PMs; contribute to PMO playbooks and best practices.
Demonstrate a commitment to company core values and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field
8+ years of Project Management experience delivering cloud-based, enterprise-level solutions using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Professional certifications: PMP, CAPM, MSP, CSM, or related project management certification
Demonstrated success leading enterprise application implementations; CRM/ERP experience required (Salesforce and/or NetSuite preferred)
Expertise with project/Agile tools: Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Smartsheet (or equivalents)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Advanced stakeholder management, conflict resolution, budgeting/forecasting, and executive communication skills
Experience mentoring and/or developing others; able to lead through influence in a matrixed, remote environment
Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or global organizations; familiarity with complex integrations, data migration, security/compliance, and change management
Advanced ability to rapidly understand and evaluate new technologies, business processes, and system architectures, applying that knowledge to guide solution design and delivery
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights for executives and senior stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
disability
401(k) match
perks that support you, your family, and your finances
career development opportunities