Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Robert Half Technology is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a client in the healthcare industry. This individual will be responsible for managing IT projects from initiation and planning through execution, testing, and deployment, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, experience coordinating cross-functional teams, and the ability to establish structured project management processes, documentation, and reporting. Experience supporting technology initiatives within a healthcare environment is highly preferred.

Duration: Short-term contract Location: Hybrid – 2/days onsite in Renton Pay rate: $55-$65/hourly (W2)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects throughout the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, testing, deployment, and closure.
• Oversee project intake, assessment, prioritization, and approval processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, requirements, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and work breakdown structures.
• Coordinate project resources, ensuring appropriate allocation and alignment with project objectives.
• Identify and manage project dependencies, critical paths, risks, issues, and action items, escalating concerns as needed.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, regular status updates, stakeholder meetings, and project closure activities.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, proactively identifying potential risks and delays.
• Prepare and communicate project status reports, progress updates, and key project information to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain standardized project management templates, documentation, tools, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote project management best practices and provide guidance on project lifecycle methodologies.
• 3–6 years of experience managing IT projects, including project planning, resource coordination, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple IT projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Experience developing project plans, tracking milestones, managing critical paths, and maintaining project documentation.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, communicate project updates, and escalate risks or issues to leadership.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP certification.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• CompTIA A+, Microsoft MCP, or Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
• Previous experience managing IT projects within healthcare, clinical, or other regulated environments.
• Experience developing and implementing standardized project management processes and best practices.