Project Manager

1rti; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

Riverside Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead enterprise IT initiatives from planning through delivery. You will define scopes, manage budgets, and ensure deadlines while aligning outcomes with client goals.

The role requires 2+ years in enterprise IT project management, proficiency with MS Project/Smartsheet/Jira, and willingness to travel 10–15%. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, lifting ability up to 60 lbs may be needed on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field required.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and software deployment.
• Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira.
• Minimum 2 years of enterprise IT project management experience.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and monitor work across a diverse team.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive scopes of work, resource requirements, and aggressive but achievable timelines for enterprise-scale IT projects.
• Review technical proposals and establish robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts that protect company and customer interests.
• Direct project budget development and administration, ensuring all initiatives meet ROI targets and financial KPIs.
• Lead project audits and quality assurance protocols to ensure every deliverable meets enterprise standards.
• Work directly with customers to align project outcomes with their business goals, acting as the primary point of escalation and communication.
• Effectively manage cross-functional team members in a matrixed environment, fostering collaboration between technical and business units.
• Oversee external vendors and third-party partners to ensure seamless integration and adherence to project timelines.
• Identify, document, and elevate project risks and issues before they impact the critical path.
• Manage the change order process with a focus on protecting project margins and timelines.
• Facilitate high-level status meetings and deliver data-driven reports to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or directly related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Riverside Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Manager. In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for developing plans, overseeing projects, and driving results. This role is responsible for setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, managing project budgets, and monitoring progress of projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Define comprehensive scopes of work, resource requirements, and aggressive but achievable timelines for enterprise-scale IT projects.
• Review technical proposals and establish robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts that protect company and customer interests.
• Direct project budget development and administration, ensuring all initiatives meet ROI targets and financial KPIs.
• Lead project audits and quality assurance protocols to ensure every deliverable meets enterprise standards.
• Work directly with customers to align project outcomes with their business goals, acting as the primary point of escalation and communication.
• Effectively manage cross-functional team members in a matrixed environment, fostering collaboration between technical and business units.
• Oversee external vendors and third-party partners to ensure seamless integration and adherence to project timelines.
• Identify, document, and elevate project risks and issues before they impact the critical path.
• Manage the change order process with a focus on protecting project margins and timelines.
• Facilitate high-level status meetings and deliver data-driven reports to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or directly related field.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure (client servers, routers, software deployment, cabling, and distribution).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, alongside mastery of enterprise project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira).
• Minimum 2 years of professional enterprise system management experience, backed by a strong track record of managing high-budget IT projects.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and monitor work for a diverse team of professionals.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 10-15%) to project sites for client meetings, site audits, and implementation oversight.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and utilize proper lifting techniques during equipment staging or site visits.
• Ability to navigate job sites which may include technical rooms, construction environments, or corporate offices.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

What You Can Look Forward to:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and a generous PTO plan.

• PASSION: A passionate work environment - we are passionate about finding unique, creative solutions to our customers' challenges.
• CREATIVITY: A creative environment with creative people - we enjoy finding creative solutions to different challenges.
• TEAMWORK: A team-centric environment - we thrive on working with others to reach a common goal.