Senior IT Project Manager

About The Kennedy Center

"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit." - President John F. Kennedy

The Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts.

Why Join Us

We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:

• Staff offers for discount tickets
• Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
• We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024 staff video!

Pay Details

The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities.

Job Description

The Kennedy Center strives to deliver efficient and effective technology solutions across a wide range of disciplines and departments. Our success is largely dependent on the stellar ability of the project teams and managers. We're currently searching for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level project initiatives. The candidate will have a strong talent for cross-functional team leadership. Ultimately, the Senior IT Project Manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity, nurture project success from inception to completion, and create sustainable business solutions.

This position is responsible for leading complex, high-impact technical initiatives, including the enterprise-wide Sage Intacct ERP implementation cutover, technical integrations across core systems, and strategic projects on the organization's roadmap. This full-time leadership role will oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with institutional priorities.

This role requires advanced project leadership capabilities, a strong stakeholder manager across departments and vendors, and a strategic mindset to drive digital transformation in a mission-driven, high-visibility cultural institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Sage ERP implementation cutover, including project governance, risk management, resource planning, and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage technical integrations between ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other enterprise systems to support business operations.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to define business needs, translate them into requirements, and ensure alignment with instructional strategy.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans across multiple initiatives, ensuring proper scope definition, timeline management, and change control.
• Oversee vendors who play many roles within the project, including overseeing their contract deliverables, timesheets, and quality of work.
• Drive organizational readiness through planning, coordination of user acceptance testing (UAT), training programs, and cutover support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive IT project management experience, including leadership in core system implementations and systems integrations
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex cross-functional projects in a matrixed or non-profit environment
• Proficiency in managing technical teams and third-party vendors
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business administration or related field
• Strong working knowledge of CRM, ERP, and project management software
• Experience working in enterprise IT environments
• PMP certification or willingness to obtain
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Candidate must be willing to work onsite.