IT Project Manager

Puckett Machinery; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Puckett Machinery in Flowood, MS is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives across the company. You will partner with business units to scope, plan, and deploy projects ensuring on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on oversight of deployments, data center activities, security audits, and vendor coordination; after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 9 years PM/IT experience, or related Bachelor's with 5 years PM/IT experience.
• Solid understanding of IT fundamentals, tools, and concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal technology project manager to business unit leaders and recommend technology options.
• Coordinate IT deployment, procurement, planning, resource allocation, installation, training.
• Administer project implementation for Data Center; perform analysis and testing planning.
• Participate in security audits, penetration testing, and compliance audits.
• Provide after-hours support and be reachable for escalations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

IT Project Manager# IT Project ManagerFlowood, MS 39232## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryInformation Technology## DescriptionThe IT Project Manager is responsible for providing internal technology consulting, technical project planning and deployment, and oversight on key initiatives and implementation projects ensuring that the deliverables are completed on-time, within scope/budget, and at a high level of quality. The position reports to the IT Director.* Serve as the company’s internal technology project manager to business unit leaders and research/recommend technology options that appropriately fit their needs.* Serve as IT Project Deployment Manager and liaison between the technology vendor and internal customers as it pertains to project evaluation, procurement, planning, resource allocation, installation, communication, and training. Coordinate with IT Director to procure the internal and external resources needed for implementation.* Serve as Project Manager and administer implementation of assigned projects as it relates to the IT department’s Data Center. Execute related analysis, capacity planning, documentation, and plan testing. Administer the development and documentation of IT policies and procedures.* Make periodic onsite visits to company branch locations to collaborate with internal customers and discuss technology projects.* Makes period onsite visits to company branch locations to collaborate with internal customers and discuss technology projects.* Participate in department related security audits, penetration testing, and compliance audits as assigned.* Follow mentorship and guidance of the Senior IT Project Manager on project management practices, tools, and standards. Respond to critical issues and participate in the IT department after-hours support rotation schedule. Be reachable by phone and/or email for escalation on critical issues outside of scheduled on-call rotation.## Qualifications* High school diploma or equivalent is required and 9 years of I.T. project management or related I.T. experience, OR, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field preferred and 5 years of I.T. project management or related I.T. experience or equivalent combination.* Solid understanding of information technology fundamental tools and concepts.* Seasoned experience with IT analysis, planning, gathering requirement documents, planning/development of functional architectures/specs, and other related duties.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to professionally engage with a diverse group of business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and subject matter experts.* Demonstrated success in an environment where high levels of multi-tasking are required.* Seasoned ability to work independently as well as lead and motivate cross-functional teams to interact with all levels of the business.