IT Project Manager (Workload Automation/Batch Processing)

The Judge Group; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United States is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead initiatives on workflow automation with the Stonebranch platform. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in IT project management, focusing on batch processing and job scheduling. This role involves managing project implementation, leading teams, and driving process improvements. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably in infrastructure or operations-focused roles.
• Hands-on experience with workflow automation tools, ideally Stonebranch.
• Strong understanding of batch processing, job scheduling, and enterprise workload automation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end implementation and optimization of Stonebranch workflow automation solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, schedule, and monitor batch processes across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and operations teams for integration and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, reporting, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement in job scheduling, automation, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Workflow automation

Jira

MS Project

Tools

Stonebranch

Jira

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead initiatives focused on workflow automation and batch processing, leveraging the Stonebranch platform. This role is central to modernizing and streamlining enterprise job scheduling and data workflows across multiple systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, technical understanding of batch operations, and familiarity with legacy systems such as Mainframe and AS400.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end implementation and optimization of Stonebranch workflow automation solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, schedule, and monitor batch processes across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, reporting, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement in job scheduling, automation, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably in infrastructure or operations-focused roles.
• Hands-on experience with workflow automation tools, ideally Stonebranch.
• Strong understanding of batch processing, job scheduling, and enterprise workload automation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Mainframe (z/OS) and AS400 (IBM i) environments.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation practices in hybrid IT environments.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification.
• Exposure to DevOps and ITIL frameworks.

We offer a range of benefits, including 401(k), medical insurance, and vision insurance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.