IT Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives in Lansing, Michigan. In this role, you will guide cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring objectives, timelines, and resources stay aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, structured project delivery expertise, and the ability to build consensus among technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale and multifaceted IT application projects from planning through execution and completion.

• Define project objectives, establish priorities, and create detailed timelines to support successful delivery.

• Coordinate with analysts, developers, and client stakeholders to drive alignment, resolve issues, and maintain momentum.

• Oversee project budgets by tracking costs, monitoring expenditures, and addressing variances proactively.

• Manage project scope and change requests while balancing quality, schedule, and resource considerations.

• Communicate status updates, risks, dependencies, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership on a regular basis.

• Facilitate project meetings and decision-making sessions to support collaboration across technical and business teams.

• Proven experience managing IT projects involving application development or related technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project management practices, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
• Proficiency with project tracking and collaboration tools such as Atlassian Jira.
• Ability to manage budgets, deadlines, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.