Information Technology Project Manager

Job Description

Position: IT Project Manager

Location: Knoxville or Chattanooga, TN (HYBRID)

Summary:

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• Seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology initiatives across cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise application environments
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• This role is responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
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• The ideal candidate has experience leading large-scale IT projects, managing cross-functional teams, and overseeing project portfolios with budgets exceeding $30 million
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Responsibilities:

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• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects and programs
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• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and communications
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• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams
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• Coordinate internal resources, vendors, and third-party partners
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• Track project performance and provide status updates to leadership
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• Apply Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies
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• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and quality standards
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• Drive continuous improvement and project management best practices
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Required Qualifications:

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• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience
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• Experience delivering cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, or enterprise application projects
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• Proven experience managing project budgets and financial reporting
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• Experience managing multiple projects or large-scale project portfolios
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• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies
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• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools
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• PMP certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing PMP certification will also be considered
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• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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• Ability to travel to the Knoxville or Chattanooga office as needed
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience in Utilities, Energy, Government, or other highly regulated industries
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• Experience leading cloud migration, cybersecurity modernization, infrastructure upgrades, or digital transformation initiatives
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• Knowledge of IT governance, compliance, risk management, and change management practices
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