Overview
About the Role
ABM is seeking a highly disciplined, execution-driven Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise technology initiatives in a hybrid delivery environment.
Our governance model operates in a structured, waterfall framework. Our development teams often execute using Agile methodologies. This role requires a project leader who can confidently manage both — driving enterprise-level planning, financial discipline, and executive transparency while partnering effectively with Agile delivery teams.
The ideal candidate is structured, detail-oriented, proactive, and deeply accountable for outcomes. Strong performers in either waterfall or Agile environments who demonstrate learning agility and disciplined execution will be considered.
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visitABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management.
Responsibilities
What You Will Own
End-to-End Project Accountability
- Own delivery of complex IT initiatives from initiation through closure
- Develop detailed, executable project plans with clear milestones, dependencies, financial tracking, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical execution, and enterprise governance standards
Hybrid Delivery Leadership
- Operate within waterfall governance while coordinating closely with Agile development teams
- Translate sprint-level execution into accurate enterprise-level forecasts and reporting
- Ensure Agile delivery progress aligns with overall project timelines and funding commitments
- Proactively manage cross-team dependencies across business, infrastructure, security, data, and development workstreams
Risk, Discipline & Transparency
- Maintain rigorous and current RAID logs, financial tracking, and status reporting
- Surface risks early with clear mitigation paths and decision requirements
- Drive structured change control when scope, timelines, or budgets shift
- Eliminate surprises through proactive communication and disciplined oversight
AI & Emerging Technology Initiatives
- Lead or support initiatives involving AI, automation, analytics, and data platforms
- Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in understanding AI-driven delivery considerations (data readiness, model iteration, evolving requirements)
- Adapt planning approaches to support initiatives where experimentation and structured governance must coexist
What Success Looks Like
- Projects delivered with predictability and minimal executive escalations
- Clear, accurate reporting trusted by leadership
- Early identification and mitigation of delivery risks
- Strong alignment between Agile sprint progress and enterprise milestones
- Stakeholders who feel informed, supported, and confident in execution
Qualifications
Experience & Capabilities
- 6–10 years leading enterprise IT projects in complex environments
- Experience delivering projects using waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches; exposure to both strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage hybrid environments where governance is structured and development is iterative
- Strong expertise in schedule management, financial tracking, and dependency management
- Exceptional organizational discipline and attention to detail
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Strong written and executive-level communication skills
- Experience supporting AI, automation, analytics, or data-driven initiatives preferred
- Demonstrated learning agility and interest in emerging technologies
Candidates with deep strength in either waterfall or Agile delivery who demonstrate strong execution discipline and readiness to operate in a hybrid model will be considered.
Certifications (Preferred)
- PMP preferred but not required
- Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI-ACP) a plus
Who Will Thrive in This Role
- Structured, proactive problem-solvers
- Project managers who take personal ownership of outcomes
- Leaders who surface issues early rather than manage optics
- Professionals who value clarity, documentation, and accountability
Who May Struggle
- PMs who rely heavily on others to drive execution
- Individuals uncomfortable operating with both structure and ambiguity
- Those who prefer methodology theory over delivery outcomes
