Per Scholas · 20 hours ago
IT Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expPer Scholas is dedicated to driving mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape through rigorous tech training. The IT Project Manager will oversee the execution, delivery, and successful completion of IT projects, ensuring they are completed within scope, time, and budget while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Project Intake Management: Facilitate the new Project Intake Process for all incoming ITS requests, ensuring 100% of new projects are properly submitted, vetted, and scored prior to resource allocation. Review project intake documentation to understand initial scope and objectives. Lead discovery efforts when needed to improve intake processes
Scope & Schedule: Define and plan the project scope, schedule, and budget. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing efforts to ensure projects finish on time
Portfolio Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing efforts to ensure projects finish on time
Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate project teams, providing direction and managing tasks. Manage resources by facilitating discussions to understand and negotiate competing demands
Status Tracking: Monitor and control project performance by tracking progress, risks, and issues to ensure timely completion
Reporting: Complete weekly summaries in the ITS Backlog and distribute a weekly Project Status Report to all stakeholders
Risk Management: Administer risk mitigation processes and facilitate resolution to escalated issues and risks specific to IT projects
Change Control: Ensure all project changes are formally evaluated, approved, and documented through the Change Control Board (CCB)
Engagement: Manage and engage stakeholders to ensure clear communication and expectations. Establish and maintain effective relationships across departments
Register Maintenance: Identify initial stakeholders and maintain a Stakeholder Register throughout the project lifecycle
Communication Channels: Establish and maintain dedicated Slack channels for projects to facilitate immediate updates and team collaboration
Tool Proficiency: Create and manage SmartSheet Workspaces, Project Plans, and Absence Trackers. Ensure all documentation adheres to Google Drive's naming conventions
Agile Ceremonies: Lead various Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Retrospectives, using LucidChart to document improvements and action items
Project Closure: Formalize the project closure by obtaining stakeholder sign-off and archiving all artifacts in SmartSheet and Google Drive
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of professional experience related to business analysis, project management, or experience in a technical environment managing deliverables for multiple clients or stakeholders
Degree from a 4-year college program or equivalent work experience
Proven experience leveraging both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Ability to synthesize business issues into technical solutions and technical issues into business processes
Ability to listen deeply and communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to various audiences, translating technical issues into non-technical terms
Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with experience managing multiple concurrent projects
Passion for working in a highly diverse, mission-oriented, anti-racist community
Understanding of Generative AI principles and their application in project management
Proficiency in MS Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Preferred
Experience with project management software such as SmartSheet, JIRA, Trello, or Monday.com
Familiarity with LucidChart or Visio
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Agile certifications, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or SAFe certification
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL v4) Foundations
Company
Per Scholas
Per Scholas is proud to celebrate 30 years of fostering economic mobility by giving individuals from diverse backgrounds access to high-growth tech careers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Damon Lucky
Chief Executive Officer
Kenneth L. W.
Executive Vice President, Advisor to the CEO
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