Senior Project Manager
Durham, North Carolina
Job Id:
167432
Job Category:
Job Location:
Durham, North Carolina
Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Business Unit:
Piper Companies
Division:
Piper Enterprise Solutions
Position Owner:
Jacqueline Norsworthy
Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support a enterprise organization within the technology-driven services industry. The Senior Project Manager will serve as the CIO’s right-hand partner, helping to align IT initiatives, processes, and delivery across multiple business functions. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week onsite and is ideal for a highly motivated, high‑EQ leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and takes strong ownership of outcomes.
Responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager:
• Act as a strategic partner to the CIO, helping connect and drive IT initiatives, priorities, and operating processes
• Lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional programs spanning multiple business units and stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between technology roadmaps, business objectives, and enterprise priorities
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and gaps across initiatives and drive resolution
• Establish and refine program governance, reporting, and communication frameworks
• Partner with IT, product, and business leaders to improve execution, transparency, and delivery outcomes
• Take initiative in identifying process improvements and driving organizational change
Qualifications of the Senior Project Manager:
• 6+ years of experience in program and/or product management within complex enterprise environments
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives across IT and business teams
• Strong executive presence with the ability to partner closely with senior leadership
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, operate independently, and drive results in ambiguous environments
• Experience improving processes, governance, and operating models within IT organizations
• Hybrid availability with the ability to be onsite three days per week
Compensation for the Senior Project Manager includes:
• Salary range: $140,000 - $160,000 with bonus and LTIP plans
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
This job opens for applications on 06/08/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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