Project Manager
The IT Company
The IT Company is growing! We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented IT Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of both internal and client-facing IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment specializing in delivering reliable, secure, and innovative solutions that optimize our clients’ IT infrastructure and operations.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution:
- Oversee and refine project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company goals.
- Coordinate and facilitate project scoping meetings with the Solutions Engineer, Strategic Advisor, and Project Engineer to align on deliverables and execution strategy.
- Facilitate client-facing kickoff meetings with the Project Engineer to confirm scope, set expectations, and define next steps.
- Manage all project documentation, including requirements, change requests, and meeting minutes.
- Coordinate and lead the weekly Project Management meeting with the team to review progress, risks, and upcoming milestones.
- Provide status updates to stakeholders following weekly meetings.
- Track execution, budget utilization, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist with deliverables such as end-user training and client communications when needed.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Provide regular updates and reports to clients and Strategic Advisors on project progress.
- Foster strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams to promote collaboration and project success.
- Coordinate resource allocation and task assignments, ensuring team members are clear on responsibilities and priorities.
- Facilitate clear, consistent communication between all project stakeholders to keep everyone informed of status, changes, and next steps.
Risk Management and Issue Resolution:
- Identify and help mitigate project risks, escalating issues as needed for timely resolution.
- Monitor project milestones and deliverables, proactively addressing any deviations from plan.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of project-related issues by working closely with technical teams to develop solutions.
Process Improvement and Best Practices:
- Stay current with industry best practices, tools, and methodologies to improve project outcomes.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall client experience.
Types of Projects You’ll Manage:
- Internal IT initiatives
- Client onboardings
- Network upgrades
- Firewall deployments
- Full stack switch replacements
- Wireless installations and upgrades
- Server migrations and upgrades (on-prem and cloud)
- Windows Server installs/upgrades
- M365 and Azure solutions:
- Azure Active Directory
- M365 Exchange
- Intune, SharePoint, Teams
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) — we manage projects from our PSA (ConnectWise) in a WBS format.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with a high attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and guide diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
Bonus Points:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or equivalent experience.
- Experience as a Project Manager or Project Coordinator in an MSP or IT-related environment (non-IT PM experience also considered).
- Certifications such as PMP or CAPM are a plus, but not required.
Work Conditions & Considerations:
- Reliable transportation required.
- Willingness to work nights and weekends when needed.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
What It’s Like to Work at The IT Company:
If the following qualities resonate with you, you’ll fit right in:
- Fun-loving and team-oriented.
- Able to make decisions under pressure.
- Desire to serve others and keep customers happy.
- Commitment to closing loops and avoiding “unfinished business.”
- Ability to prioritize and logically sequence events.
- “Do the right thing” mindset.
- Attention to detail and passion for learning.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Unlimited planned time off
- Hybrid work options
- Phone stipend
Schedule & Compensation:
- Day shift
- Full-time, Exempt