Project Manager (Special Projects) at Symmetrio

Symmetrio is actively recruiting a Project Manager for our customer, a large government organization in Philadelphia, PA. This role will support high-visibility initiatives led by the organization's Chief Information Officer, with a focus on turning around underperforming projects and driving new strategic efforts from planning through execution.

The Project Manager will play a critical role in aligning cross-departmental efforts, coordinating project resources, and ensuring that complex initiatives are delivered successfully. This is a high-impact position that requires a blend of technical understanding, strong project discipline, and stakeholder engagement across diverse teams.

This is a primarily onsite position based in Philadelphia, PA,

Responsibilities

• Lead critical special projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery of outcomes.
• Organize project teams around complex business challenges and drive structured execution.
• Manage cross-functional resources, define workstreams, and ensure delivery to key milestones.
• Conduct risk assessments, cost/benefit analysis, and maintain alignment with budget goals.
• Adhere to formal project management practices, including SDLC standards and enterprise architecture policies.
• Develop dashboards, prepare documentation, and communicate updates to senior leadership.
• Provide coaching and knowledge transfer on project management best practices as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success independently managing complex technology projects end-to-end.
• Clear and confident communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders.
• Skilled in coordinating large project teams and navigating interdepartmental collaboration.
• Deep understanding of enterprise IT environments, distributed systems, and infrastructure.
• Strong capability in budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with data center operations, cloud computing, managed services, and DR planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP Certification or Master’s Certificate in Project Management.
• 3–5 years of hands-on project management experience, ideally in a public sector or enterprise IT environment.
• 4–6 years of general business or technical experience, including vendor management and contract oversight.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)