What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior IT Project Manager position at The Budd Group?
Beyond Implementation: Drive True Business Innovation
The Opportunity
Are you a tech-savvy professional ready to move beyond the help desk and into the driver’s seat of corporate strategy? The Budd Group is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager to help build our project management function from the ground up.
In this newly created role, you won't just be following a rigid playbook; you will partner directly with our Corporate Project Manager to "right-size" our methodology. You will act as the architect of our intake process, turning business problems into technical solutions while managing a diverse portfolio of IT, HR, and operational projects.
Key Responsibilities
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The "Intake" Architect: Add rigor to how projects are requested. You will interview stakeholders to identify business problems, define scope, conduct cost-benefit appraisals, and flag potential risks.
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Project Execution: Lead "impermanent efforts"—from standing up new systems to scoping changes—ensuring they stay within the "Core Triangle" of Scope, Time, and Budget.
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Smartsheet Mastery: Serve as the primary administrator for Smartsheet (our "Source of Truth"), building automated workflows, intake forms, and executive dashboards.
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Influence Without Authority: Lead project teams where members may outrank you. You must have the confidence to hold stakeholders accountable for deliverables and milestones.
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Value Delivery: Ensure every project provides a quantitative or qualitative benefit to the company, from infrastructure optimization to corporate efficiencies.
Success Qualities
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Initiative & Ownership: You don't just identify a hurdle; you propose the mitigation strategy and own the outcome.
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Strategic Time Management: You can juggle multiple concurrent projects without losing sight of high-value outcomes.
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Network Building: You enjoy nurturing internal relationships across all levels of the organization—from field service associates to executive leadership.
Qualifications
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Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a project management role.
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Technical Literacy: Highly "tech-savvy" with proficiency in Smartsheet, Google Workspace, and AI tools like Gemini.
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Education/Certs: Bachelor’s degree preferred; PMP or CAPM certification is a significant plus.
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Travel: Willingness to travel approximately 10% for site launches, training, or project kickoffs.
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License: A valid Driver's License is required.
Why Work For The Budd Group?!?
- We are a God-honoring company of excellence
- PTO - Vacation, Sick Time, 9 Major Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, and 1 Volunteer day to go serve your community!!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
- HSA and FSA programs
- 401(k) - We Match
- Career Advancement
- Free Online Classes for professional and personal development available to ALL employees
- Free Mental Health and Financial Assistance Programs
- Pay on Demand Cash Back rewards program
- Classes to learn English or Spanish
Check us out!!
- www.buddgroup.com
- Glassdoor
The Budd Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.