What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at Bayforce?
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Role Title: IT Project Manager
Client: Technology, software, and IT services industry
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3 month contract with extensions
Preferred Location: Remote, must work EST hours. If someone is local to Ramsey, NJ - would be preferred but open to remote
Role Description:
We are seeking a Project Manager with SAP Basis knowledge to help stabilize operations ahead of an upcoming IT audit. This role focuses on project coordination, Jira task management, and daily oversight; not hands-on technical work. The Project Manager will work closely with the SAP Basis leadership team to ensure workflows are organized, tracked, and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily task tracking and maintain updated status reporting within Jira.
- Lead daily stand-ups and weekly updates for onshore and offshore team members.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs and support audit readiness activities starting in January.
- Collaborate closely with the Basis Manager to keep workflows aligned with project objectives.
- Provide day-to-day project oversight to reduce managerial load on senior team members.
- Identify and resolve workflow or communication gaps affecting project delivery.
- Communicate effectively using SAP Basis terminology to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years IT project management experience
- Experience with Jira task boards, updates, and progress reporting.
- Skilled at managing daily stand-ups and coordinating teams across time zones.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to drive operational stability.
Plusses:
- Ability to understand and speak SAP Basis terminology (not a hands-on technical role)
- Strong project management experience supporting SAP Basis or similar infrastructure teams