Information Technology Project Manager

TPI Global Solutions; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions is seeking an IT Project Manager with strong systems administration experience to lead technology initiatives in a hands-on, individual-contributor role.

You will manage projects end-to-end, partner with clients and vendors, and ensure on-time delivery with minimal disruption to agency operations. Must have 7+ years in IT and experience with MS 365 and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience with hands-on systems administration.
• Experience managing or coordinating IT projects (schedules, scope, risks, status reporting).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Vendor management and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Ability to work on-site in Montgomery, AL.
• Background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from planning through delivery with defined scope, schedules, risks and deliverables.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and work breakdown structures and update as priorities change.
• Prepare status reports, agendas, and action items for leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate migrations, upgrades, and cutovers with testing and communication.
• Identify risks early and present options to management with recommendations.
• Document lessons learned and maintain project records.
• Serve as primary liaison between agency, clients, and vendors.
• Translate technical details into clear leadership updates.
• Provide hands-on support with MS 365 and cloud environments.

Skills

Project management

MS 365 administration

Vendor management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Seeking an IT Project Manager with a strong systems administration background to lead and deliver technology initiatives. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The person in it will report to a single agency manager and own projects from start to finish with minimal supervision. You will partner closely with the Client and third-party vendors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption to agency operations. Your hands-on technical experience in Microsoft 365 and cloud platforms will help you plan realistically, hold vendors accountable, and communicate credibly with technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead IT projects and initiatives from planning through delivery, managing scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, and deliverables
• Develop project plans, timelines, and work breakdowns, and keep them current as priorities change
• Prepare status reports, meeting agendas, and action item follow-ups for agency leadership and stakeholders
• Plan and manage migrations, upgrades, and rollouts, including communication, testing, and cutover coordination
• Identify risks and issues early, and elevate to your manager with clear options and recommendations
• Document lessons learned and maintain project records

Stakeholder, Client, and Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the agency, Client, and third-party vendors
• Coordinate vendor work, review deliverables, and track progress against statements of work and schedules
• Facilitate meetings across technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive decisions to closure
• Translate technical details into clear updates for leadership, and business needs into clear requirements for technical teams

Technical Support and Systems Administration

• Apply hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, Entra ID, Intune) to plan, validate, and support project work
• Work with AWS and/or Azure environments to support cloud-related projects, including access, configuration, and migration activities
• Step in on administration tasks, troubleshooting, and documentation when projects require it
• Help ensure project outcomes meet state security policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT, including hands-on systems administration
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating IT projects, including schedules, scope, risks, and status reporting (formal PM certification not required)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration
• Working experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
• Experience managing vendors and working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage your own workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Montgomery, AL for the duration of the contract
• Ability to pass a background check (state requirements may apply)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Skills

• Experience as a Project Manager - Required -7 Years
• Hands on knowledge of MS 365 - Required - 5 Years
• Experience with AWS or Azure - Required - 5 Years