IT Project Manager - Erie, PA

Overview

The Project Manager at the Barber National Institute plays a pivotal role in leading, coordinating, and delivering a diverse portfolio of IT and organizational projects. This role ensures that projects are completed within defined scope, quality, time, and budget parameters—often requiring thoughtful change management and business‑focused problem solving. The Project Manager works closely with sponsors, end users, technical experts, and leadership to drive business value and support organizational transformation.

Working Conditions:
This position includes both on‑site and remote work days as organizational needs allow. Some travel to Barber National Institute locations and external partners will also be required.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, project management, business management, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred certifications: PMP and/or Agile (e.g., Scrum Master, Agile PM), or equivalent project management training.
• At least three years of IT experience demonstrating a strong commitment to solving business problems.
• Minimum of two years in a junior or assistant project management role managing multiple projects or a large‑scale project.
• Three or more years of business unit–facing experience.
• Experience leading teams and applying strong interpersonal/soft skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, and other project methodologies.
• Ability to work in politically sensitive environments and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Strong customer expectation‑management skills.
• Balanced blend of business, IT, financial, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and how they support digital operations.

What You’ll Have

Knowledge & Skills

• Leadership and motivational strengths with the ability to empathize and recognize personality differences.
• Strong decision‑making ability including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Ability to influence and negotiate without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, financial, and planning capabilities.
• Ability to create and manage resource plans ensuring proper role alignment and task assignment.

Competencies: You will demonstrate mid‑level proficiency across these areas:

• Organizational Awareness
• Data Acumen
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Digital Adoption
• Financial Acumen
• Process & Framework Expertise
• Customer Centricity
• Growth Mindset
• Coaching & Motivation

A Typical Day May Include

• Reviewing project proposals (POCs, SBARs, portfolio items) to determine scope, timeline, and resource needs.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Leading and motivating project team members through the project life cycle.
• Preparing staffing plans and coordinating resource assignments.
• Executing a project communication plan outlining status, risks, next steps, and benefits.
• Presenting updates during project status meetings, IT Steering Committee meetings, and other organizational briefings.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans.
• Ensuring consistent, clear, high‑quality project documentation.
• Aligning project goals with business objectives and tracking achievement.
• Adjusting schedules and resources based on shifting needs or updates from the project team.
• Setting standards for project reporting and documentation.
• Continuously evaluating project management processes for improvements.
• Collaborating frequently with sponsors, SMEs, business units, enterprise architects, analysts, users, and external vendors.

Perks with a Purpose 
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind. 

Healthcare 
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health 
• Delta Dental and Davis Vision Coverage 

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Teladoc Virtual Health 
Financial Well-being 
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match   
• On-Demand Pay 
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 
• Student Loan Forgiveness 
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts 
• Employee Discounts 
Life & Family Support 
• Company Paid Life Insurance 

• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare 
• Employee discounts for select BNI events and services 

• Generous Paid Time Off  

• Seven Paid Holidays

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE

Any consideration of the background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.