CFS · 19 hours ago
IT Project Manager
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$47/hr - $60/hrCFS is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to help organize, document, and drive delivery of technology initiatives using JIRA within an Agile/Scrum environment. This role will involve translating business needs into well-defined user stories, managing timelines, and ensuring projects stay on track while working closely with end users, Business Analysts, and Developers.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Nolan Balkema
Responsibilities
Organize and manage project work in JIRA, translating business and user input into well-structured epics, stories, and tasks
Write and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans within JIRA
Track tickets, dependencies, progress, and risks throughout the project lifecycle
Facilitate meetings with end users, Business Analysts, and Developers, ensuring alignment and clear next steps
Maintain strong project documentation (requirements, workflows, decisions, and timelines)
Keep stakeholders accountable to timelines, priorities, and deliverables
Provide project and Agile reporting using JIRA and AI-enabled tools (e.g., Claude connected to JIRA), following standard Agile reporting frameworks
Support Agile ceremonies and workflows, primarily Scrum, with some Kanban for smaller, short-duration efforts
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Project Manager in a technology or systems-focused environment
Strong working knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies (Kanban exposure preferred)
Experience using AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, or ChatGPT in a project or reporting context
Hands-on experience with JIRA (story creation, ticket management, reporting)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse personality types and roles
Ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
Self-starter who can operate independently without extensive training in project management or JIRA
Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with a strong drive to get things done
Preferred
Advanced JIRA experience, including JIRA Admin capabilities
Technical background as a Java or SQL Developer
Experience working in banking or regulated environments (regulatory compliance exposure)
Familiarity with Jack Henry systems
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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