Information Technology Project Manager

Optomi; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading manufacturing and retail organization, seeks an IT Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on IT project management experience, strong knowledge of Agile practices, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT and/or business experience with hands-on management of Agile IT and software development projects.
• Experience in a leadership role such as Project Manager, Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, Team Lead, or Product Owner.
• Strong understanding of Agile practices, SDLC, sprint planning, user story mapping, acceptance criteria, and project management methodologies.
• Experience with project planning, risk and change management, resource allocation, workflow management, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 7+ years of relevant Project Management or IT experience in lieu of a degree; Jira experience, hybrid Agile/Waterfall experience, and certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and deliver software development projects using hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies while managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and milestones.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, project estimation, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while promoting continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and technical teams to gather requirements, define user stories and acceptance criteria, and ensure deliverables meet established standards.
• Identify and resolve project risks, issues, resource constraints, and scope changes that could affect timelines, budgets, quality, or delivery.
• Track project performance using Jira, reporting tools, and project data; communicate progress and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders; and reinforce project management best practices.

Skills

Agile project management

Cross-functional leadership

Jira

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Hybrid Agile/Waterfall

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with a leading manufacturing and retail organization, is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on IT project management experience, strong knowledge of Agile practices, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. This individual will facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage project risks and resources, collaborate with technical and business stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Leading software development projects from planning through execution and delivery in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA analysts, UX designers, business analysts, and product owners.
• Facilitating Agile ceremonies and improving sprint planning, estimation, team collaboration, and project delivery.
• Managing project risks, timelines, budgets, resources, and changing requirements to support successful outcomes.
• Driving continuous improvement and helping teams adopt effective project management practices and development methodologies.

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• 4+ years of IT and/or business experience, including hands-on management of Agile IT and software development projects.
• Experience in a leadership role, such as Project Manager, Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, Team Lead, or Product Owner.
• Strong understanding of Agile practices, SDLC, sprint planning, user story mapping, acceptance criteria, and project management methodologies.
• Experience with project planning, risk and change management, resource allocation, workflow management, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or at least 7 years of relevant Project Management or IT experience in lieu of a degree. Jira experience, hybrid Agile/Waterfall experience, methodology transitions, and CSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certifications are preferred.

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Plan, oversee, and deliver software development projects using hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies while managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and milestones.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, project estimation, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while promoting continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and technical teams to gather requirements, define user stories and acceptance criteria, and ensure deliverables meet established standards.
• Identify and resolve project risks, issues, resource constraints, and scope changes that could affect timelines, budgets, quality, or delivery.
• Track project performance using Jira, reporting tools, and project data; communicate progress and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders; and reinforce project management best practices.