What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at Strategic Communications?
Location: Louisville KY (Preference) or Remote- United States
Shift: Full-Time (40–45 hours/week). Occasional after-hours or weekend support may be required based on project needs. Limited travel may be required for customer engagements, internal planning sessions, or key program milestones.
Strategic offers a comprehensive benefits package, ranked in the top 15% among companies of similar size in our market. Key benefits include:
This role supports a mix of customer-facing delivery (Enterprise / Cloud Solutions) and internal initiatives, including go-to-market (GTM), product development, and technology transformation efforts.
The ideal candidate has experience managing cross-functional programs, cloud-based solutions, and complex stakeholder environments, with the ability to balance delivery execution, governance, and strategic coordination.
Experience operating in dynamic, high-growth or evolving program environments is highly valued.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Physical Environment: Work is somewhat sedentary in nature but will require standing and walking for up to 25% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is performed primarily in a virtual environment, with regular participation in meetings, planning sessions, and cross-functional coordination. Occasional travel may be required for customer engagements, workshops, or strategic initiatives.
Shift: Full-Time (40–45 hours/week). Occasional after-hours or weekend support may be required based on project needs. Limited travel may be required for customer engagements, internal planning sessions, or key program milestones.
Strategic offers a comprehensive benefits package, ranked in the top 15% among companies of similar size in our market. Key benefits include:
- 100% employer-paid employee-only medical premium on our core plan
- Competitive compensation and performance-based growth opportunities
- Professional development and certification support
This role supports a mix of customer-facing delivery (Enterprise / Cloud Solutions) and internal initiatives, including go-to-market (GTM), product development, and technology transformation efforts.
The ideal candidate has experience managing cross-functional programs, cloud-based solutions, and complex stakeholder environments, with the ability to balance delivery execution, governance, and strategic coordination.
Experience operating in dynamic, high-growth or evolving program environments is highly valued.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Own and drive assigned projects and programs from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and objectives
- Lead Enterprise and Cloud Solutions delivery efforts, coordinating across engineering, partners, and customer stakeholders
- Support strategic initiatives such as go-to-market programs, product launches, and cloud transformation efforts
- Develop and maintain project artifacts including schedules, status reporting, risk/issue logs, and executive summaries
- Establish and manage cross-functional coordination across PMO, Engineering, Sales, Technology Strategy & Innovation, Product Development, and external partners
- Drive governance and execution discipline, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and processes
- Manage dependencies, risks, and evolving priorities across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Facilitate stakeholder communication, aligning business objectives with execution plans
- Support PMO maturity, including intake processes, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts
- Contribute to program-level planning, including migration efforts, cloud adoption, and solution development initiatives
- 5–8 years of experience leading complex technology projects or programs
- Experience delivering Enterprise and/or Cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, SaaS, or similar)
- Experience supporting or leading cross-functional initiatives (GTM programs, product development, transformation efforts)
- Knowledge of/experience with project management related to infrastructure modernization, enterprise software deployments (VMware, Oracle or similar)
- Strong stakeholder management experience across technical and business teams
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment
- Familiarity with project governance, reporting, and portfolio-level coordination
- Experience with project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar)
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred
- Experience supporting cloud migrations, program launches, or solution development efforts strongly preferred
- Exposure to AWS programs (e.g., MAP, Migration Competency) is a plus
- Ability to complete ISO 9001:2015 training within 90 days of hire
- Ownership mindset – takes initiative and drives outcomes with minimal oversight
- Strong stakeholder management – able to operate effectively across executive, technical, and business teams
- Cross-functional leadership – facilitates alignment across PMO, Engineering, Sales, Technology Strategy & Innovation, Change Management, and Product Development
- Communication – clear, structured, and confident in both written and verbal formats
- Strategic thinking – connects execution to broader business objectives
- Organizational discipline – maintains structure across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Adaptability – able to shift priorities and operate effectively in dynamic environments
- Integrity and accountability – operates with transparency and follows through on commitments
- Comfortable operating in both structured delivery environments and evolving, early-stage strategic initiatives
Physical Environment: Work is somewhat sedentary in nature but will require standing and walking for up to 25% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is performed primarily in a virtual environment, with regular participation in meetings, planning sessions, and cross-functional coordination. Occasional travel may be required for customer engagements, workshops, or strategic initiatives.