IT Project Manager

Description

Location

Hybrid 1-2 days/week at our Minneapolis, MN office, on site.

Join Our Dynamic Technology Team

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Project Manager with Jira and Agile project management experience to support strategic initiatives across our nonprofit organization. This role will coordinate projects involving operations, technology, programs, communications, and cross-functional teams while helping improve organizational efficiency and accountability.

The ideal candidate is mission-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. This position will report to IT operations manager.

Who We Are

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest's quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Insurance Coverage Options : To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2026 Benefit Summary.

• Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire.

• Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vesting and company contribution.

• Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges.

• Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time.

• Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance.

• Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization.
  
  
  

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate projects from initiation through completion
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and status reporting
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Manage Jira boards, workflows, dashboards, filters, and reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Track project risks, dependencies, and action items
• Ensure projects remain aligned with organizational priorities and budget expectations
• Maintain project documentation and communication plans
• Support process improvement initiatives and workflow optimization
• Provide leadership updates and reporting for executive stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent

Skills & Knowledge We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
• Collaboration and relationship-building across the organization
• Strategic thinking & Problem-solving
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks effectively across competing deadlines
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally with technical and non-technical audience
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Attention to Details: Demonstrate high level of accuracy and thoroughness when managing project documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of Project Management experience
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, or Similar) and standard office software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in IT operations within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, or Agile certification
• Hands-on Jira experience including workflow and dashboard management
• Experience with Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and O365
• Familiarity with grant-funded or donor-supported initiatives

Compensation

Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the pay range upon hire for this position will be $85,000 - $90,000 Annually.

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