Information Technology Project Manager

Surge Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives that align with our strategic goals. You will manage multiple IT projects from planning through implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, communication, and project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing IT projects from initiation through implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent client-facing, interpersonal, and internal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software is preferred.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of IT projects.
• Coordinate departments, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Ensure projects meet time, scope, and budget targets.
• Allocate resources and manage competing priorities across projects.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership with key metrics.
• Identify risks, mitigate, and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Create process maps, workflows, and status reports.
• Collaborate to implement process improvements and tech solutions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks based on skills and workload.
• Track milestones for short- and long-term objectives.
• Escalate issues and recommend leadership solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement through PM best practices.

Skills

IT Project Management

Project Planning

Budget Tracking

Process Improvement

Change Management

Resource Allocation

Leadership Coaching

Communication

Strategic Planning

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Chg Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business/PM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver technology initiatives that support the organization's strategic goals. This role is responsible for managing multiple IT projects from planning through implementation while coordinating cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate is an organized, results-driven professional with strong leadership, communication, and project management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of IT projects.
• Coordinate internal departments, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and project documentation.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Allocate resources effectively and manage competing priorities across multiple project
• Monitor project performance using key metrics and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage project changes related to scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Create and maintain project documentation, process maps, workflow diagrams, and status reports.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement process improvements and technology solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Delegate project tasks based on team members' skills, experience, and workload.
• Track project milestones and ensure successful completion of short- and long-term business objectives.
• Escalate project issues and recommend solutions to leadership when necessary.
• Promote continuous improvement through effective project management methodologies and best practices.
• IT Project Management
• Project Planning & Execution
• Budget Development & Tracking
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Resource Allocation
• Leadership & Team Coaching
• Performance Management
• Strategic Planning
• Inventory Control
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Project Management Software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)
• Process Mapping & Documentation
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Outstanding Verbal and Written Communication

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing IT projects from initiation through implementation
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent client-facing, interpersonal, and internal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software is preferred.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification is preferred but not required.

Why Join Surge Staffing

At Surge Staffing, you'll play a key role in delivering technology initiatives that improve business operations across our nationwide organization. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact while working with innovative technologies and cross-functional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Surge Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge Staffing is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and employment.