IT Project Manager

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you. Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor. Your Opportunity: Venture Solutions is seeking an IT Project Manager to join our team. This position is responsible for planning and managing one or more large and complex technology and business projects as assigned to strict deadlines and quality within approved budget. This includes coordinating efforts of team members across functional areas and 3rd party resources in order to deliver projects according to plan. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of experience in managing complicated technology implementation initiatives. The candidate must be comfortable working in a matrix organizational structure, driving a formal change management process, and providing concise executive level communication. This position is a role for an extremely seasoned project manager capable of juggling the highest profile deliverables with many interconnected inputs and outputs. Experience with electronic delivery of services and print & mail production, are big pluses. Familiarity with a variety of project management field's concepts, practices, and procedures required. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish projects. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected along with ability to leads and directs work of project teams. Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Your Responsibilities: Establish project scope, vison of success, stakeholder requirements and resource requirements Partner with business and technology leadership Lead multiple projects of various types and sizes Organize work breakdown structure (WBS) and identify appropriate level of task definition Provide progress communication and financials based upon standards defined to team members, stakeholders, sponsors and organization Direct multi-disciplined team Clear and concise communication across levels of leadership in a matrixed organization Track all project issues and assigned action items for resolution Manage costs against approved budget Monitor progress against baseline schedule Successfully manage risk including contingency and mitigation planning Follow established PMO processes and standards Partner with business and technology leadership Perform gap analysis between existing, moderately complex solutions and moderately complex target solutions You Must Have: 7+ years of experience in IT Project management Experience working across Agile and Waterfall life cycles Demonstrated success in implementing technology and business process change Strong communication skills, verbal and written, to staff and management at all levels Excellent teamwork skills Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority Adaptable and flexible in complex situations with ability to navigate through conflict with positive outcomes We Would Also Prefer: PMI certification – PGMP, PMP, PMI-ACP Scrum Alliance (Certified Scrum Master/Certified Scrum Product Owner/Certified Scrum Developer) Scrum Alliance (Certified Scrum Professional) Bachelor’s degree in Technology or related field The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $115k - $125k. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employee. About Taylor Corporation One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands. With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future – and your career. Join more than a company – become part of a family. Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That’s us, that’s Taylor. If you’re ready for something bigger – more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth – we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.