Technology Project Leader: Discovery to Go-Live

Beacon Technologies; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Technologies seeks an IT Project Manager to lead front-end activities translating business needs into executable projects. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of complex technology initiatives across units, with emphasis on initiating, planning, and mobilization.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with project startup experience, capable of delivering technology solutions and leading cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong business analysis skills to identify needs and document requirements.
• Ability to initiate, plan, mobilize, and manage projects through lifecycle.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand priorities and translate them into executable projects.
• Lead or support requirements discovery, feasibility, and business cases.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and governance artifacts.
• Manage risk, changes, and stakeholder communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and mentoring on project management practices.

Skills

Business analysis

Project initiation

Planning and mobilization

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Project Management Professional certification (PMP)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Beacon Technologies seeks an IT Project Manager to lead front-end activities translating business needs into executable projects. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of complex technology initiatives across units, with emphasis on initiating, planning, and mobilization.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with project startup experience, capable of delivering technology solutions and leading cross‑functional teams.