IT Project Manager 

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

 Monday & Friday - Remote

Tuesday - Thursday - Office 

EMPIST is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for our growing team!

We are looking for a bright, motivated, detail-oriented IT Project Manager to be responsible for coordinating, tracking, scheduling and managing the diverse components of IT projects (Network/Server Refreshes, O365/Cloud Migrations, Wi-Fi Deployments, etc.) in order to execute these projects effectively, efficiently, on time and in budget. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage and coordinate project requirements 
• Explain services, scope, and project objectives in clear terms to clients and manage client expectations for delivery 
• Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with the project scope 
• Coordinate and communicate project-related information 

• Create and manage resource, vendor, and client schedules as need for project delivery 
• Coordinate and schedule project meetings and calls 
• Lead client kick-off, update, and close out meetings 
• Manage change order process 
• Manage the onboarding of new MSP clients 

• Liaise with clients sponsors on projects and weekly stand-up calls 
• Quality control work and deliverables 
• Work with technical and non-technical resources to ensure on time and on budget delivery 
• Address escalations from internal resources and clients 
• Understand the EMPIST services catalog and manage clients toward standardization 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Five or more years’ experience fulfilling technology PM role 
• Experience with the Teamwork PM Software a plus 
• PMP certification or in-pursuit a plus 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Organized and proactive 
• Ability to interpret, process, and deliver on SOW's 
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under moderate pressure 
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders from all levels, client-facing and internally 
• Basic understanding of various technologies 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Familiarity with the O365 Stack 
• Driven to learn, grow into a bigger role and take on more responsibilities 
• Positive attitude and work ethic 

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, & student loan reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Opportunities for career advancement

EMPIST is a full-service technology firm, providing businesses with the technology they need to succeed. Each day we strive to create a teamwork-led environment that fosters the success of not just our clients and our business, but of our employees, too. We are a 23-year-old company with locations in the heart of the Loop in Downtown Chicago near all major transportation, Downtown Elmhurst on York Road, and European HQ in Athens, Greece. We have been named to the Inc 500/5000 list for 9 out of the last 10 years which recognizes the fastest-growing, privately held businesses across the nation. We were also chosen as one of the 501 most influential MSPs in the world (currently #74th in 2022) joining the MSP Mentor 501 list for 10 straight years.