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.
Pay: $77,000-$110,000
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s
education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
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
