IT Project Manager (MN)

Title : IT Project Manager Location : Brooklyn Park, MN (Hybrid) Job Type : Contract (6 Months) Compensation : $56.39 - $75.18/hr Industry: Retail --- About the Role Our client, a leading organization in the retail and enterprise technology space, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support large-scale, data-driven initiatives. This role will focus on managing complex technology and infrastructure projects within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings strong project delivery experience, the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, and a deep understanding of enterprise systems and data ecosystems. Job Description The IT Project Manager will lead and support multiple concurrent enterprise technology projects from initiation through delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. You will partner closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to drive successful outcomes across large-scale initiatives. Manage full project lifecycle activities, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of enterprise IT and infrastructure projects

Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, and project goals

Capture and document project requirements, including infrastructure installation needs and technical dependencies

Facilitate and lead project meetings with internal teams and stakeholders, following structured agendas

Track and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies

Maintain detailed documentation throughout project intake and execution, including timelines, deliverables, and scope changes

Support senior project leadership by executing assigned workstreams and ensuring alignment with broader program goals

Manage and maintain project tools such as Smartsheet, including creating project portals, updating logs, and performing system maintenance

Transfer and reconcile data across multiple tools and platforms to ensure consistency and reporting accuracy

Develop, update, and publish project and program reports for stakeholders and leadership

Track and report on program-level risks, issues, and action items

Collaborate with technology owners and stakeholders to collect documentation and key project inputs

Monitor project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, burn rate, and resource planning

Identify project variances and implement corrective action plans with clear escalation when needed

Qualifications Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience managing enterprise IT projects and/or technology implementations

Proven experience leading multiple concurrent projects through the full project lifecycle

Strong ability to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, issues, and stakeholder communications

Experience working on large-scale projects or programs with budgets exceeding $1M

Knowledge of project financial tracking, including forecasting, burn rates, and resource planning

Experience coordinating cross-functional technical and business teams in an enterprise environment

Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including waterfall, iterative, and hybrid models

Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Planview, or similar platforms

Experience using Agile tools such as JIRA

Familiarity with big data concepts and data-driven project environments

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings in both virtual and in-person settings

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications: Experience contributing to enterprise data strategy initiatives

Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) environment

Experience supporting application development or enterprise technology programs

Familiarity with collaboration and documentation tools such as SharePoint, Confluence, and Slack

Experience with logistics tracking systems or similar operational tools

Experience working with distributed or remote teams

Ability to support project documentation management and reporting across multiple platforms

Benefits Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: . How to Apply Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we've reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you! #LI-CF1 #LI-Hybrid