Johnstone Supply NJ · 1 day ago
IT Project Manager
Johnstone Supply is North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, and they are seeking an IT Project Manager to join their team. The IT Project Manager will lead multiple projects within the IT department to support the Digital Strategy and drive large-scale technology initiatives in collaboration with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Discovery-related projects including those that involve facilitating stakeholders through software selection and/or solution concept development including the evaluation and selection of purchased software solutions
Software application or software development projects, Examples might include: E-Commerce, finance systems, ERP, Supply Chain & Logistics, system Integration, Web applications, and data warehousing
Planning and directing multiple projects to meet business requirements by: facilitating requirements processes, defining project scope and goals; developing project plans, timelines, resource requirements, risk mitigation plans, and budgets; coordinating project activities, and stakeholder communications; and monitoring project status in order to escalate when needed
Manages the project budget in terms of human and capital/operating resources needed to successfully complete
Utilizes Johnstone’s Project Management methodology approach to managing and monitoring project progress, with internally supported tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Jira Software, Service Desk, Confluence)
Manages project risks/escalation, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved. Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed
Ensures stakeholders (Members, Suppliers, internal staff, etc.) are provided with the most current, up-to-date information on project status and issues that affect them
Provides regular reporting processes to monitor project results and provide status updates to Project Sponsors, IT Portfolio Management and the E-PMO
The IT Project Manager may be involved in leading efforts such as:
Managing specific workstreams or projects under a business transformation program and ERP Implementation
Software application or software development projects, Examples might include: E-Commerce, finance systems, ERP, Supply Chain & Logistics, system Integration, Web applications, and data warehousing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; 7+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
This position requires an active or current certification in either Agile or PMI (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP)
Previous experience managing large software development or software implementations, particularly larger net new software implementations
Previous experience managing at least one software discovery or software selection project
Experience and interpersonal savvy when interacting with third party partners and customers
Ability to apply project management skills: establishing objectives, timelines, and deadlines; action planning to meet deadlines; evaluating project status compared to objectives
Ability to apply problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems
Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and built relationships, and ability to effectively interact with third party partners and customers is required for this role
Ability to communicate information across different individuals, departments, and external parties, including presenting to Leadership
Preferred
A current or active certification in either Agile or PMI (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP) is preferred, but not required for this role
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
LTD
401(k) with company match
3 weeks PTO
Company
Johnstone Supply NJ
Johnstone Supply is a premier HVAC/R wholesaler dedicated to providing industry leading products, services and solutions to contractors throughout our local New Jersey and New York communities Committed to being More Than A Supply House, Johnstone helps build stronger HVAC/R businesses through innovative solutions, contractor training and the largest selection of HVAC/R products in the industry.