IT Project Manager 1

IT Project ManagerThe IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering technology projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages project risks, coordinates with business stakeholders, and ensures that project objectives align with organizational goals. The IT Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project communications and is accountable for overall project success.Physical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position), Walk (Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive MotionFunction in the JobSedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent IT projects, including software development initiatives, ERP migrations, and system enhancements across the Light Gauge Flat Rolled Group.Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and budgets to ensure successful project execution.Coordinate project activities across software development teams, Business Systems Analysts, infrastructure personnel, and other stakeholders.Facilitate project meetings, communicate progress, document decisions, and ensure timely follow-up on action items and commitments.Monitor project timelines, identify potential delays, and proactively address risks, dependencies, and obstacles that could impact delivery.Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements, development activities, testing, approvals, and implementation milestones.Utilize project management tools, including Azure DevOps and/or Service Now, to track project activities, monitor progress, and maintain visibility into development workloads and deliverables.Establish and maintain standardized project management processes, documentation practices, and reporting procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.Develop and deliver regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates highlighting progress, risks, milestones, and outstanding decisions.Collaborate with the corporate Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to coordinate internal IT deliverables associated with enterprise-wide initiatives.Ensure project stakeholders understand their responsibilities, deadlines, and deliverables while promoting accountability across cross-functional teams.Coordinate testing, implementation planning, deployment readiness, and post-implementation activities to support successful project completion.Track project expenditures and resource utilization against established plans, identifying potential budget or capacity concerns for leadership review.Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, communication, collaboration, and overall operational effectiveness.Support IT leadership in maintaining visibility across the group's portfolio of active technology initiatives and ensuring alignment with established business objectives.Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, audit requirements, and safety protocols.All other duties and responsibilities assigned by managementRequired SkillsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience required.Minimum of 5 years of experience managing IT projects, including multiple concurrent software development initiatives required.Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, risks, and dependencies required.Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements, development, testing, and deployment required.Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, including software developers, business analysts, technical personnel, and business stakeholders required.Proven ability to lead project meetings, communicate progress, document decisions, and ensure timely completion of action items required.Experience using project management and task-tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms required.Excellent organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and interpersonal skills required.Ability to manage competing priorities, identify potential project delays, and proactively drive projects toward successful completion required.Experience preparing project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and executive leadership required.High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to security, stability, and service quality required.Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment required.EEO StatementReliance, Inc. 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