IT Project Manager

IT Project ManagerThe IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of challenging, high-impact IT initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role demands project management partnership, effective communication, and organizational skills to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes in alignment with business goals and IT strategy.Essential FunctionsManage full project lifecycle from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.Define project scope, goals, deliverables, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and issues.Monitor project performance, manage changes in scope and priorities, and ensure deliverables meet agreed-upon quality standards.Deliver regular project updates, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders.Ensure all projects adhere to governance, compliance, and security requirements.Facilitate Agile ceremonies as appropriate, promoting continuous improvement.Support organizational change management to implement technology adoption and process improvements.Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.Education QualificationsHigh School or EquivalentRequired Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Business Management, or other related fieldsExperience QualificationsRequired 3+ years Technology-related project managementRequired 1+ years Agile framework and scrum methodology in a development environmentRequired 1+ years Atlassian tools like Jira and ConfluenceRequired 3+ years Project managementRequired 1+ years Gathering requirements and drafting user storiesSkills and AbilitiesProficiency with project management tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).Knowledge of project management frameworks, including Agile/Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall methodologies.Demonstrated experience managing software development and enterprise system implementation projects.Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and build relationships with stakeholder groups.Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure in a fast-paced environment.Licenses and CertificationsPMP certification PreferredAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.