IT Project Manager

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Project Manager position in East Lansing, MI. Onsite role driving technology initiatives in an Agile/Scrum setting using JIRA. You translate business needs into user stories, manage timelines, and deliver with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include writing stories, tracking progress and risks, and maintaining robust project documentation. Experience with AI-enabled reporting tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT project management experience in an Agile environment.
• Translate business needs into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Excellent communication across diverse stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage project work in JIRA and track epics, stories, and tasks.
• Write and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans in JIRA.
• Monitor progress, risks, and dependencies through the lifecycle.
• Lead meetings with users, analysts, and developers to align next steps.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure timelines are met.
• Provide Agile reporting using JIRA and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Agile Scrum

AI tools (Claude COPILOT ChatGPT)

Communication

Time management

Self-starter

Documentation

Tools

JIRA

Job description

About The IT Project Manager Position

We are seeking a hands-on IT Project Manager to help organize, document, and drive delivery of technology initiatives using JIRA within an Agile/Scrum environment. This role will work closely with end users, Business Analysts, and Developers to translate business needs into well-defined user stories, manage timelines, and ensure projects stay on track. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is comfortable operating with minimal oversight and thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Position

IT Project Manager

Compensation

$45-$55/Hour

Location

East Lansing, MI (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities Of The IT Project Manager

• Organize and manage project work in JIRA, translating business and user input into well-structured epics, stories, and tasks
• Write and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans within JIRA
• Track tickets, dependencies, progress, and risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitate meetings with end users, Business Analysts, and Developers, ensuring alignment and clear next steps
• Maintain strong project documentation (requirements, workflows, decisions, and timelines)
• Keep stakeholders accountable to timelines, priorities, and deliverables
• Provide project and Agile reporting using JIRA and AI-enabled tools (e.g., Claude connected to JIRA), following standard Agile reporting frameworks
• Support Agile ceremonies and workflows, primarily Scrum, with some Kanban for smaller, short-duration efforts

Preferred Skills Of The IT Project Manager

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a technology or systems-focused environment
• Strong working knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies (Kanban exposure preferred)
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude (preferred), Copilot, or ChatGPT in a project or reporting context
• Hands-on experience with JIRA (story creation, ticket management, reporting)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse personality types and roles
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
• Self-starter who can operate independently without extensive training in project management or JIRA
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with a strong drive to get things done

Bonus Skills Of The IT Project Manager

• Advanced JIRA experience, including JIRA Admin capabilities
• Technical background as a Java or SQL Developer
• Experience working in banking or regulated environments (regulatory compliance exposure)
• Familiarity with Jack Henry systems

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