IT Project Manager

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager based on-site in our Birimingham, AL office. They will lead the planning and delivery of technology initiatives from initiation through close-out. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are well-defined, properly planned, actively managed, and delivered with clear communication, risk awareness, and stakeholder alignment.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and organizational skills, is comfortable leading cross-functional teams, and can translate complex or ambiguous requests into clear project plans and actionable decisions.

Project Planning & Initiation

• Lead project intake, discovery, and initiation activities with business and IT stakeholders
• Develop project charters, scopes, and detailed project plans that define objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources, dependencies, and assumptions
• Ensure project requirements are clearly documented, reviewed, and approved prior to execution
• Identify key stakeholders, roles, and decision points early in the project lifecycle

Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage assigned projects through execution, monitoring progress against scope, schedule, and milestones
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation plans
• Adjust project plans as needed to address changes while maintaining alignment with project goals
• Lead project close-out activities, including final documentation and lessons learned

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders
• Provide regular, clear project status updates that include progress, risks, impacts, and upcoming decisions
• Facilitate project meetings to drive alignment, resolve issues, and support timely decision-making
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle

Risk, Change, & Readiness Management

• Identify and manage project risks related to scope, schedule, resources, and readiness
• Incorporate change management and transition considerations into project plans when applicable
• Coordinate with supporting teams to ensure solutions are ready for implementation and adoption

Project Management Discipline & Continuous Improvement

• Use established project management tools, templates, and reporting standards consistently
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and status reporting
• Contribute to process improvements by sharing lessons learned and best practices
• Support coordination across multiple projects, including awareness of dependencies and priorities

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 3+ years of experience managing IT, systems, or technology-enabled projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently from initiation through delivery
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience communicating project status, risks, and recommendations to diverse audiences
• Experience working with cross-functional business and technical teams

Preferred

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Background in business analysis, process improvement, or hybrid PM/BA roles a plus
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Brasfield & Gorrie is an EOE/Vets/Disabilities.