IT Project Manager
Company: S3
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN
OPENING! Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for an
IT Project Manager for a contract opportunity with one of our
largest clients located in St. Louis, MO! Title: IT Project Manager
Location: St. Louis, MO – Hybrid schedule Duration: 12 Months Role
Type: W2 contract engagement Pay Rate: $72-82/HR Role Description:
Independently defines and manages scope and schedule of large and
complex projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time and
within budgets. Develops plan and resources (internal/external) for
higher risk/impact and more complex projects (mega projects). Helps
prioritize projects or projects impacting multiple disciplines or
groups. Sets team members up for success by identifying and
addressing their needs proactively, allowing the team to focus on
valuable work (i.e., is a servant leader). Provides vendor
management expertise in reviewing request for proposals, vendor
contracts and selecting appropriate vendors. Manages demand
planning process with Demand Planning group; guides others on the
process and understands broader organizational demand planning.
Manages project budget of large and complex projects, reviews and
approves invoices for complex projects. Manages and ensures quality
of higher risk/impact projects (e.g., coordinating meetings,
tracking budget, following up on action items) using Waterfall
project management methods; interprets and anticipates scope creep.
Anticipates risks, performs a risk analysis and prepares a
preliminary plan to address potential risks. Assists in the
development, implementation and enhancement of PMO processes,
methodology, tools and automation. Provides expertise with
logistics, problem solve and tweak processes to drive team velocity
and ensure full team engagement. Removes progress barrier (e.g.,
cultural, administrative, logistical challenges) and shields the
team from external interference to ensure team is fully invested,
functional and productive. Can actively manage change control
issues as they occur. Prepares stakeholders for project delivery,
facilitates transparency, adaptation and communicates how
mega-projects drive value for the business. Facilitates recurring
status meetings with stakeholders including Digital Project
Managers, Digital Supervisors, and Digital Directors. Creates,
delivers and implements project change approach, strategy and plan;
delivers customer facing and internal change management activities
to ensure ongoing stakeholder and user engagement; guides team and
peers in the roles and responsibilities of change management.
Requirements Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is
required. Bachelor’s degree required. MS Project, Primavera, etc.,
project management tools. 7 years of relevant experience in project
management, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting or project
accounting including cost management systems to support project
budget, forecast, and spend required. 2 years of experience at
large organizations or Fortune 500 companies preferred. * Beware of
scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process
Keywords: S3, Saint Charles , IT Project Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Saint Louis, Missouri
