Description

The role is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. The IT Project Manager will coordinate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure project success. Project types include software development, off-the-shelf applications as well as infrastructure upgrades and implementation.

This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
• Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
• Define project goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to track progress and resource allocation.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project objectives, roles, and responsibilities to team members.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders, including status updates, milestone achievements, and budget/spending.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT developers, business analysts, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and reviews to gather feedback, resolve issues, and make decisions.
• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate lessons learned and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Sound understanding of IT systems and technologies.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Risk management and mitigation expertise.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3 yearsexperience in technical project management, program management, or business/systems analysis.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Working use of a project planning tool (e.g. JIRA, Monday, ClickUp). Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Experience working with remote teams and distributed stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and IT service management (ITSM) processes.