IT Project Manager I

Job Description:

Manage and lead routine application, technology, and IT infrastructure projects within established project management standards and governance expectations. Plan and coordinate assigned projects, develop schedules, track scope, risks, issues, budgets, documentation, and project activities, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure assigned work is completed according to approved scope, timeline, budget, and quality expectations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and leads routine application, technology, and IT infrastructure projects within the Information Technology department.
• Plans and coordinates assigned projects, including schedule development, task tracking, meeting coordination, and documentation of project parameters, procedures, decisions, and action items.
• Manages routine project budgets, estimates, purchase requests, and related project financial information to support financial accountability and cost awareness.
• Leads communication and collaboration among project team members, business stakeholders, vendors, and support teams to maintain project alignment and visibility.
• Leads project requirements collection, documentation, and traceability to ensure deliverables remain aligned with approved business and technical requirements.
• Identifies, manages, and escalates project risks, issues, dependencies, and scope concerns to appropriate stakeholders or PMO leadership when additional guidance or approval is required.
• Coordinates project resources and follow-up activities to drive completion of project tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensures adherence to organizational project management standards, governance expectations, documentation practices, and change management processes.
• Prepares and delivers routine project status updates, meeting notes, and project documentation for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Leads project closeout activities, including documentation updates, lessons learned, and transition of completed deliverables to operations or support teams.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced or Master’s degree in related field preferred.

• 0-2 years’ experience in project coordination, business analysis, information technology, business operations, or a related field. Internship, academic project, or hands-on experience supporting technology projects is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.  Project management training or certification in Agile fundamentals, Scrum fundamentals, or equivalent education is preferred. Technical coursework or experience with business applications, reporting tools, or IT systems is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document project information clearly and accurately.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks while also collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of project management practices, technology systems, business applications, and troubleshooting concepts.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project records, schedules, and documentation.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize work, follow established processes, manage multiple assignments, and escalate concerns appropriately.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
• Ability to sit comfortably for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional travel as the job may require visiting customers and project sites.
• Majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.