IT Project Manager II

Job Overview: Pay Range: $52.77hr - $57.77hr Requirement/Must Have: Bachelor Degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Possesses 10+ years of project management and/or project support experience. 3-5 years of Project Management experience leading large-scale technology initiatives. Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional programs across Product, Engineering, IT, and Business teams. Strong experience with Agile, hybrid, and enterprise-scale delivery methodologies. Exceptional risk forecasting, risk management, and dependency management skills. Proven ability to influence without authority and hold teams accountable. Experience managing third-party vendors and consulting partners. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced experience creating executive-level presentations, status reports, and program dashboards. Responsibilities: Ensure the functional readiness of computer software and hardware products before they go live. Design, develop and administer a series of tests and evaluations that identify any potential issues with the product before its release. Actively drive execution, challenge assumptions, identify risks, and serve as the operational backbone for a portfolio of strategic customer experience initiatives. Lead end-to-end planning and execution of strategic customer experience and IVA initiatives. Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and success criteria. Provide program management support and structure across the broader product team's portfolio of initiatives. Drive accountability across multiple teams and workstreams. Ensure programs remain aligned to business goals and strategic priorities. Forecast, identify, assess, and proactively mitigate risks before they impact delivery. Establish formal risk, issue, and dependency management processes. Surface emerging concerns early and provide actionable mitigation plans. Escalate critical issues appropriately while proposing solutions. Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, IT, Operations, Customer Experience, and Business stakeholders. Facilitate alignment across multiple organizations with competing priorities. Drive decisions and remove blockers that may impact timelines or outcomes. Coordinate activities between internal teams and external vendors. Prepare executive-level reporting, status updates, dashboards, and presentations. Deliver concise, actionable communications regarding program health, milestones, risks, and decisions. Lead recurring governance meetings and program reviews. Manage strategic vendor relationships and delivery commitments. Monitor vendor performance against agreed-upon outcomes and timelines. Hold external partners accountable and ensure they operate with transparency. Coordinate contracts, statements of work, and deliverable acceptance in partnership with sourcing and business owners. Establish consistent program management standards, reporting, and governance practices. Improve visibility into project health, resource constraints, risks, and dependencies. Drive disciplined execution across the broader product organization. Uplift program and delivery practices, sharing best practices with product managers and delivery teams. Nice to Have: Experience supporting customer experience, contact center, IVR, IVA, conversational AI, or customer service technologies. Experience working with Generative AI, AI-powered customer experiences, or automation platforms. Background in regulated industries or large enterprise environments. Skills: Program & Portfolio Management. Risk Forecasting & Mitigation. Dependency & Issue Management. Vendor & Partner Management. Cross-Functional Leadership. Executive Communication & Reporting. Governance & Operational Rigor. Influence Without Authority. Strategic Thinking & Prioritization. Stakeholder Engagement. Decision Facilitation & Blocker Removal. Executive Presence. Benefits Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.