Information Technology (IT) Project Manager

Iron County Medical Care Facility; Marquette (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Safety and security programs

Job summary

UPPCO in Marquette, Michigan is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives that ensure reliable electric service across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The role is based at our corporate office with a hybrid work option for nearby candidates.

You will guide projects from planning through completion, coordinating with IT staff, business leaders, vendors, and other teams to keep schedules and budgets on track while delivering quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of IT project management experience required.
• CAPM or PMP certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, technology, and project management practices.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with PM tools such as MS Project, Gantt charts, dashboards, and MS Office.
• Ability to bring people and teams together and communicate clearly.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel within UPPCO’s service territory (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from initial planning through implementation and completion, ensuring schedule adherence and budget alignment.
• Build project plans outlining goals, scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, staffing, and outcomes.
• Keep projects on track by monitoring progress and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Manage budgets and resources, forecast expenses, and coordinate needed personnel.
• Identify risks and develop practical solutions with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams including departments, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide timely progress updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support quality assurance and IT change-management processes (ITIL).
• Promote workplace safety and information security practices.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Gantt charts

Dashboards

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Upper Peninsula Power Company seeks an Information Technology (IT) Project Manager. This position is based at UPPCO’s corporate office in Marquette, Michigan, and offers a hybrid work option for those within a reasonable driving distance of Marquette. This is an opportunity to lead technology projects that support the people, systems, and operations behind reliable electric service across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

As an IT Project Manager, you'll take projects from planning through completion, working closely with IT professionals, business leaders, outside vendors, and other teams throughout UPPCO. You'll keep projects moving forward, manage budgets and timelines, solve problems along the way, and help turn technology plans into successful results. If you’re someone who enjoys bringing people together, staying organized, and seeing projects through from beginning to end, this may be a great fit for you.

What We Offer

• Very competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match.
• Additional insurances at no cost to you: short and long-term disability, medical emergency transport, basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, and employee assistance.
• Generous paid time off and nine paid holidays.
• The opportunity to make an impact in a respected, community-minded utility organization.

What Your Days Look Like

• Lead IT Projects. Manage multiple technology projects from initial planning through implementation and completion, keeping work on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project goals.
• Build Project Plans. Define project goals, scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, staffing needs, and expected results.
• Keep Projects on Track. Monitor progress, manage competing priorities, identify potential delays, and make adjustments to keep projects moving forward.
• Manage Budgets & Resources. Develop cost estimates, track spending, forecast project expenses, and coordinate the people and resources needed for success.
• Solve Problems & Manage Risks. Identify potential challenges, evaluate options, and work with others to find practical solutions.
• Bring Teams Together. Lead and coordinate project teams, working closely with departments throughout UPPCO, contractors, vendors, and other business partners.
• Communicate Project Progress. Provide clear, timely updates to leadership and project stakeholders on schedules, budgets, accomplishments, and potential concerns.
• Support Quality & Change Management. Help ensure projects meet established quality standards and follow IT change management processes, including ITIL practices.
• Promote Safety & Security. Support UPPCO's commitment to workplace safety, cybersecurity, and protecting company information and systems.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in I.T., Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field is required.
• 4 or more years of experience managing IT-related projects required.
• Certification as an Associate In Project Management (CAPM) or Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
• Good understanding of IT systems, technology, and project management practices.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and deadlines.
• Comfortable using PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Gantt charts, dashboards, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to bring people and teams together, work well with others, and communicate clearly.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and takes pride in delivering quality work.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within UPPCO’s service territory (up to 20%) required.

UPPCO is a regulated electric utility delivering safe, reliable energy to about 54,000 customers in 10 counties of Michigan's pristine Upper Peninsula. Our assets include 7 hydroelectric renewable energy generation facilities that also offer public recreational opportunities on land and water, 2 combustion turbines providing a total generation capacity of approximately 80 megawatts, 3,300 miles of electric distribution lines, and 58 distribution substations.