IT Project Manager I

Purpose Statement:  The IT Project Manager I is responsible for maximizing the value returned from small to medium sized projects. This position focuses on gathering the correct resources to accomplish the project by the targeted deadline while resolving conflicts and balancing available skill sets between projects that may be competing for like and limited resources.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• PROJECT STATUS: Keeps stakeholders informed of project progress, changes, and status in a timely manner. Focuses on factual updates and meeting deadlines for reporting.
• GLOBAL COLLABORATION: Collaborates with team members across geographical boundaries to understand their workload and potential challenges. Identifies and communicates any resource conflicts or roadblocks to key stakeholders and IT leadership. Monitors individual progress and provides guidance to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• PROJECT LIFE CYCLE: Follows established PMO templates and processes to manage assigned projects. Creates and maintains basic project plans with tasks, milestones, and resource allocation. Tracks project progress against the plan and identifies potential deviations. Provides guidance and support to business analysts and project team members to enhance their knowledge, skills, and overall effectiveness in their roles.
• LEAN CULTURE: Identifies opportunities for improvement within assigned IT processes. Participates in and supports ongoing lean initiatives led by senior colleagues. Contributes to a culture of waste elimination by following lean principles in daily tasks.
• All GT team members are responsible for upholding the organization's cybersecurity posture by adhering to security policies and procedures, actively participating in training, protecting data and systems, actively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity or potential security incidents.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:  

• N/A

Physical Requirements:  

• N/A

Travel Requirements:  

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.