Lead IT projects end-to-end—define scope, create WBS, allocate resources, manage schedules and budgets, mitigate risks, oversee vendors, and communicate status to stakeholders. Facilitate Agile and Waterfall ceremonies and ensure on-time, in-scope delivery.
We are seeking an organized and results-driven IT Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure and software development projects. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional technical teams, manage project scopes, budgets, and timelines, and serve as the main point of contact between technical staff and key business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Lifecycle Management: Lead IT projects from initiation through deployment, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Resource & Schedule Planning: Define project scopes, create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), allocate technical resources, and set realistic milestones.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain transparent communication with executive leaders, department heads, and vendor partners regarding project status, risks, and resource requirements.
- Agile & Waterfall Facilitation: Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives (for Agile/Scrum environments) or traditional milestone reviews.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential project bottlenecks, technical dependencies, and risk factors early, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
- Vendor & Third-Party Oversight: Manage external vendors, software partners, and contractors, ensuring contractual obligations and deliverables are met.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 4+ years of experience managing IT or technology projects (e.g., software development, cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades).
- Methodologies: Strong proficiency in Project Management frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall).
- PM Tools: Hands-on experience with project tracking tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, or Confluence.
- Leadership & Organization: Exceptional organization, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional), CAPM, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Technical background or hands-on experience in software engineering, system administration, or cybersecurity.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) / Retirement plan with company match
- Flexible work options (Remote/Hybrid)
- Professional development allowance & certification reimbursement
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