IT Project Manager: Data Center & Deployment Lead

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

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.