IT Project Manager

Acord Solutions Group - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager at Fisher Phillips will lead and manage various IT projects, ensuring effective communication, planning, and execution. This role is crucial for driving project results and involves working with a talented team of Technology, Security, and Information Governance professionals in a dynamic environment. The IT PM will oversee both major and smaller projects, reporting directly to the Director of IT Projects, and will be responsible for maintaining project documentation, tracking progress, and managing vendor resources.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project documentation for major projects including project charters, requirements, change logs, etc.
• Plan projects and track status for all assigned projects in Jira, including goals, timeframes, resources, assignments, and risk assessment.
• Motivate project participants to complete tasks on time.
• Contribute to the team's success by pitching in when able and needed.
• Communicate status with IT leadership, primary stakeholders, and task owners.
• Advise IT leadership of risks to projects' critical paths.
• Manage and coordinate directly with vendor resources when they are involved in project tasks.
• Generate reports on a regular and/or ad hoc basis.
• Assist in PMO build out and ensuring Best Practice procedures are being upheld to standard.

Requirements

• Technology degree and/or 6-10 years of experience in managing complex projects effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent skills in documentation and note-taking.
• Strong ability to manage formal and informal engagements with stakeholders.
• Skilled at navigating project constraints and adapting to evolving circumstances.
• Capable of adjusting communication style to suit both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong time management abilities, ensuring deadlines are met for both internal and external tasks.
• Adept at prioritizing assignments based on urgency, while asking the right questions to ensure successful project execution.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines, maintaining professionalism and seeking support promptly when needed.
• Possess a mindset focused on continuous growth and learning.
• Dedicated to upholding confidentiality and fostering trust within the team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with process improvement and Business Process Re-engineering.
• Experience with Training and/or Change Management.
• Strong understanding of multiple project management methodologies, including traditional waterfall process.
• Experience using Atlassian Products (Jira Work Management, Confluence, etc.).
• Any marketing experiences is a bonus.
• Experience with research and Quality Assurance testing.
• Background in legal technology is a plus.
• Certifications such as CAPM and PMP are a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Performance-based Salary Increases
• Affordable Health and Life Insurance with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Wellness Program
• 24/7 Telehealth Services
• Optional benefits such as Critical Care, Student Loan Refinancing Program, Pet Insurance