Top Project Manager Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Manage medium- to large-scale IT projects from initiation through delivery, including software implementations, system integrations, data solutions, and IT strategy initiatives. Responsibilities include requirements, solution design, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, scope, change control, stakeholder alignment, client presentations, financial reviews, and cross-functional team leadership. The role is client-facing, consulting-oriented, and may involve travel based on project needs.

Own complex, multi-month deployments across health systems from planning through go-live. Manage timelines, dependencies, risks, stakeholder alignment, integrations, and change management while advising nursing, operations, finance, IT, and executive leaders. Develop repeatable deployment playbooks, improve launch processes, and partner with GTM, Customer Success, Product, Design, and Engineering to drive adoption, expansion, and customer outcomes.

Lead enterprise implementations of TigerConnect healthcare software from initiation through closure. Responsibilities include software configuration, stakeholder and resource management, risk and budget oversight, organizational change management, user training, executive reporting, customer onboarding, quality assurance, and process improvement. Collaborate with product, engineering, solution design, and clinical teams while ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, customer value, and ROI objectives.

Leads complex recognition technology deployments from planning through go-live, serving as the technical design and project management owner. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing budgets, schedules, risks, integrators, customers, site audits, technical architectures, quality gates, and support handoffs. The role also improves deployment processes, translates customer requirements into scalable designs, and supports regional business development.

Leads planning and end-to-end delivery of complex technology initiatives within an annuity modernization program. Responsibilities include dependency management, milestone tracking, risk and issue resolution, stakeholder coordination, status reporting, vendor oversight, financial management, change management, and delivery optimization. The role partners with business and technology leaders to remove blockers, manage priorities, apply Agile, Lean, and DevOps practices, and drive measurable business outcomes across multiple teams.

Leads Workday implementation, optimization, deployment, and managed services programs from mobilization through stabilization. Owns integrated delivery plans, governance, budgets, staffing, risks, issues, dependencies, change control, and project financials. Coordinates functional and technical workstreams, testing, data, integrations, security, cutover, go-live, and executive reporting. Builds client relationships, leads distributed teams, supports sales pursuits, manages vendors, and develops project managers while ensuring quality, contractual compliance, and successful business outcomes.

Leads a team of project managers delivering customer platform deployment projects on time, within budget, and to satisfaction targets. Oversees resource utilization, portfolio efficiency, revenue performance, PMO reporting, risk management, delivery methodology, and process improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders while mentoring and developing project management staff. Uses project management tools and AI technologies to improve workflows, decision-making, and business outcomes.

Supports Operations projects and business and IT initiatives under experienced project managers. Assists with coordinating workstreams, tracking Agile project progress, documenting deliverables, monitoring resources, maintaining roadmaps, preparing governance and steering materials, and supporting stage-gate planning. The intern will also help explore AI-powered tools for project tracking, reporting, and documentation while learning PMO practices and cross-functional project delivery.

Lead medium-to-large software implementation projects for utility, telecommunications, and government clients. Manage schedules, budgets, risks, requirements, design, development, testing, change control, and delivery. Coordinate technical and business teams, maintain client relationships, support estimates and statements of work, mentor project managers, and identify business-development opportunities. Projects involve AutoCAD-based design, system integrations, ERP, EAM, GIS, data management, and IT strategy.

Oversee projects from inception through completion, defining scope, goals, deliverables, schedules, and budgets. Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and third parties; track performance and manage changes, risks, and costs. Report project status and escalate issues to management while maintaining stakeholder relationships. The role requires strong organization, communication, leadership, problem-solving, multitasking, and proficiency with project management software.

Coordinate analytics projects across ERP, data lake, data sources, and BI layers. Responsibilities include managing resources, assessing process-change impacts on data models and reports, leading testing cycles, synchronizing technical solutions, coordinating stakeholder communication, and overseeing documentation and knowledge transfer across analytics and IT teams.

Supports planning and execution of small and mid-size network infrastructure projects. Coordinates internal teams and external customers, tracks project progress, resolves issues, and manages documentation including project plans, risk assessments, communications plans, mitigations, close-out materials, and lessons learned. Works with experienced project managers on customer interactions and delivery of Nokia products and services while identifying improvements and developing project management capabilities.

Lead multiple sales-related projects from initiation through completion, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, documentation, and stakeholder communications. Coordinate with sales, production, purchasing, engineering, service, vendors, contractors, and clients. Maintain milestone reporting, resolve issues, capture lessons learned, and ensure project deliverables achieve intended outcomes. The role requires project leadership, strong organization, communication, financial understanding, research skills, and familiarity with power generation products and construction-related processes.

Manage the PA Turnpike’s enterprise SAP S/4HANA Wave 2 enhancement initiative across multiple workstreams, vendors, systems, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include project governance, integrated scheduling, resource and cost planning, risk and dependency management, lifecycle execution, stakeholder coordination, deliverable oversight, lessons learned, and alignment with PMO standards. The role is remote with onsite attendance in Middletown, Pennsylvania required approximately one week per month and as needed.

Manages complex fine-art service projects from planning through implementation, coordinating internal teams, clients, vendors, logistics, budgets, risks, invoices, and compliance. Provides mentorship and field oversight while developing proposals, project estimates, schedules, rigging plans, and mitigation strategies. The role requires 2–3 years of project management experience, supervisory experience, rigging knowledge, and occasional travel, including occasional trips lasting one to three weeks.

Leads nationwide deployment projects for energy management systems across commercial facilities. Coordinates customers, subcontractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders; manages schedules, budgets, change orders, risks, documentation, installation, commissioning, system validation, and project closeout. Conducts site visits, provides technical guidance on HVAC controls and BAS/DDC systems, resolves field issues, supports forecasting and negotiations, and promotes safety and continuous improvement. Requires approximately 10–20% domestic travel.

Manage end-to-end project delivery for healthcare initiatives: plan timelines, budgets and resources; coordinate cross-functional teams; mitigate risks; communicate status to stakeholders; lead meetings and ensure on-time, quality outcomes.

Manages medium- to high-complexity projects from initiation through closure, including schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Leads cross-functional business and IT teams, coordinates vendors, maintains project documentation and metrics, ensures compliance with EPMO standards, develops communication and training plans, and mentors junior project staff. The role requires managing projects with teams of 20 or more and budgets up to $3.5 million.

Manage end-to-end ProShop ERP implementations for manufacturing and machine shop clients. Lead planning, discovery, requirements gathering, system configuration, change management, risk mitigation, validation, documentation, training readiness, and go-live support. Act as the primary client liaison and ProShop configuration expert, translating manufacturing workflows into ERP solutions while coordinating escalations with Product and Engineering. The role requires manufacturing process knowledge, hands-on ERP or MES configuration experience, strong communication skills, and 25–40% travel to client sites.

Manage chemical, petrochemical, and downstream EPC and CAPEX turnaround projects ranging from $1M to $100M. Responsibilities include overseeing scope, cost, schedule, procurement, contracts, proposals, change orders, project teams, client communications, reporting, critical-path forecasting, budget control, and construction or design processes. The role requires extensive Gulf Coast oil and gas experience, field experience, engineering knowledge, and strong project execution skills.

Lead end-to-end Workday implementation projects: plan, coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, manage risks/issues/dependencies, report status to stakeholders, and ensure adherence to Workday methodology.

Lead end-to-end Workday implementations and large-scale enhancements for higher education. Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, stakeholders, system integrators, testing, cutover, change management, and post-production stabilization while ensuring alignment with academic calendars, fiscal years, and regulatory requirements.

Supports planning and execution of creative projects and client accounts. Responsibilities include developing project plans, allocating resources, tracking timelines and budgets, coordinating teams, communicating with stakeholders and clients, managing deliverables, and maintaining project documentation. The role requires strong organization, communication, client relationship management, attention to detail, and familiarity with creative processes and digital platforms.

Manage concurrent benefits administration platform implementations from planning through post-launch support. Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, resource allocations, and risk strategies; coordinate cross-functional teams; manage Salesforce releases and enhancements; facilitate stakeholder communications; and drive governance, issue resolution, and successful client go-lives.

Manages eDiscovery projects as the primary client liaison and case consultant. Interprets client requirements, advises clients on Epiq services and Relativity, coordinates work across internal departments and third-party providers, maintains project documentation, and provides project and team performance updates. Supports and supervises Client Services team members while ensuring client objectives, service quality, and resource allocation are met.