Information Technology Project Manager

PMO Partners, LLC is a mission-driven organization focused on delivering impactful programs and services. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all phases of assigned IT initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage IT projects from concept creation through implementation, including defining project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, detailed tasks, dependencies, and resource requirements
• Own and actively manage projects in Jira, including creating and maintaining project plans, timelines, dependencies, and resource allocations using Jira and Jira Plans
• Ensure Jira is used as the system of record for project planning, tracking, and reporting—not just as a development team tool
• Manage user expectations and work collaboratively across business and IT teams
• Lead cross-functional project teams and vendors to achieve project objectives
• Create, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules and budgets; track progress and control scope to ensure delivery within constraints
• Document key decisions, actions, risks, issues, and outcomes in a clear and consistent manner
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership; serve as the primary point of contact for assigned initiatives
• Coordinate resources, task assignments, and project plans; monitor utilization and forecast future resource needs
• Drive resolution of complex issues and manage interdependencies across projects and teams
• Apply strong problem-solving, influencing, and facilitation skills to keep projects aligned with intended outcomes
• Build strong relationships with business partners and stakeholders to ensure commitments are met
• Partner with PMO leadership and peers to recommend and implement improvements to project management tools, standards, and processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, or a related field preferred
• 7+ years of hands-on project management experience, including direct ownership of project planning and delivery
• Demonstrated experience managing projects using Jira, including hands-on use of Jira Plans for project planning, dependency management, and roadmap visibility
• Experience leading business process reengineering initiatives and large-scale software implementations involving rollout of new processes to broad user populations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage time effectively, and work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to remain composed and effective during high-volume or high-pressure periods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships at all organizational levels
• Sound professional judgment and decision-making skills
• Exposure to a wide range of IT systems and services, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms
• Detail-oriented, quality-driven mindset with strong accuracy and follow-through
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools, including Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Salesforce, Siebel, Spekit, and related systems
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and information management skills
• PMP certification preferred