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Project Manager (448433)

Vaco
$45.00 - $55.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Irving
Jun 06, 2025
Project Manager | 448433
DETAILS
Location: Irving, TX (onsite 4-5 days per week)
Position Type: 6M Contract (w/ possibility of conversion to fulltime)
Hourly / Salary: to $110K

JOB SUMMARY
Vaco Technology is currently seeking a Project Manager for a 6M Contract opportunity (w/ the possibility of conversion to fulltime) located in Irving, TX (onsite 4-5 days per week). The Project Manager will lead and manage IT Projects within a backend Agile Tower at an Energy Provider. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams (Developers / QAs / Bas / Pos / Stakeholders, etc.), ensuring projects are delivered at the highest quality. The Project Manager must possess a strong background in Agile Methodologies, strong communication skills, and experience managing technical projects.
  • Define / Document Scope / Deliverables in Collaboration with Stakeholders
  • Develop / Maintain Project Plans / Budgets / Team Resource Allocation
  • Communicate Project Status / Risks / Issues to Stakeholders / Cross-Functional Teams
  • Facilitate Agile Ceremonies / Daily Stand-Ups / Sprint Planning / Retrospectives, etc.
  • Work Closely with POs / BAs to Prioritize / Manage Product Backlog
  • Identify / Navigate Roadblocks that Hinder Team Progress
  • Escalate Issues / Risks to Stakeholders Appropriately
  • Collaborate with Agile Towers to Define / Track Cross-Team Dependencies
  • Build / Maintain Strong Relationships with Cross-Functional Teams

About the Project: This position is the result of the previous Project Manager being promoted and transitioned to another team internally. The previous Project Manager began as a Business Analyst and was eventually promoted into the Project Manager role, which helped shape the expectations for their next hire. As a result, they are specifically looking for someone who brings a blend of strong Business Analysis and Project Management experience. This hybrid skill set is essential to the role, given its scope and visibility. The Project Manager will be responsible for engaging directly with stakeholders and leadership across multiple teams, where exceptional communication skills, professional presence, and the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with finesse are critical for success.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • IT Project Management - SDLC / Software Development / Backend Systems | Managing Multiple Projects Simultaneously | Managing Large-Scale Enterprise Projects (strongly preferred)
  • SCRUM / Agile Project Management Methodology - Facilitate Agile Ceremonies / Stand-Ups / Sprint Planning / Retrospectives / Backlogs, etc.
  • Project Management Tools - Azure DevOps / MS Project / JIRA, etc.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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