IT Project Manager I

What the role needs

• The Fountain Group is currently seeking an IT Project Manager I for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in New York, NY or Berkeley Heights, NJ. Details of the position are as follows:
• Type: Hybrid, 3 days/week in office
• Location: New York, NY (Hudson Yards) or Berkeley Heights, NJ
• Pay: $52.24/hr on w2
• Duration: 3 months, with potential extension into 2027 based on performance and budget approval
• Target Start Date: 11/02/2026
• LinkedIn ID required
• W2 candidates only
• Manage end-to-end project planning, documentation, and delivery for integrating a newly acquired brand across business channels within approved timelines, budget, and technical scope.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and project documentation using ServiceNow or compatible project management tools.
• Create and manage ServiceNow demands and tickets to support project execution and governance.
• Coordinate global systems implementation workstreams across IT, operations, supply chain, finance, data, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, retail systems, and eCommerce.

From the employer

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an IT Project Manager I for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in New York, NY or Berkeley Heights, NJ. Details of the position are as follows: Type: Hybrid, 3 days/week in office Location: New York, NY (Hudson Yards) or Berkeley Heights, NJ Pay: $52.24/hr on w2 Duration: 3 months, with potential extension into 2027 based on performance and budget approval Target Start Date: 11/02/2026 LinkedIn ID required W2 candidates only Job Description: - Manage end-to-end project planning, documentation, and delivery for integrating a newly acquired brand across business channels within approved timelines, budget, and technical scope. - Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and project documentation using ServiceNow or compatible project management tools. - Create and manage ServiceNow demands and tickets to support project execution and governance. - Coordinate global systems implementation workstreams across IT, operations, supply chain, finance, data, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, retail systems, and eCommerce. - Track project risks, issues, dependencies, mitigation plans, scope changes, and schedule variances. - Prepare project status reports, executive presentations, and leadership updates using Microsoft Office applications. - Support global, regional, and local governance processes, including approval checkpoints and project roadmap alignment. - Coordinate online and omnichannel implementation activities across business and technical teams. - Monitor project progress against milestones, budget, technical requirements, and delivery objectives. Education - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred. Required Skills - 5–7 years of project management experience. - Hands-on experience managing multiple systems implementation projects as a Project Manager or Team Lead. - ServiceNow proficiency, including project timeline creation, timeline management, project phase documentation, and demand/ticket creation. - Project planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, scope management, and budget monitoring. - Project risk identification, impact assessment, and mitigation planning. - Executive-level project status reporting and governance documentation. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook. - Experience coordinating cross-functional business and IT implementation workstreams. Preferred Skills - Experience managing global projects with geographically dispersed teams and international stakeholders. - Brand acquisition integration, business transformation, or post-acquisition systems implementation experience. - Experience with retail systems, eCommerce, consumer data, and omnichannel operations. - Experience coordinating enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, supply chain, finance, and data integration workstreams. - Experience supporting Global, Zone, and Local governance and leadership approval processes. - Experience preparing executive presentations and integrated project roadmaps. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy