We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives in Lubbock, Texas. This role will oversee project delivery from kickoff through completion, ensuring milestones, budgets, and business objectives remain on track. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders across a range of priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead medium- to large-scale IT projects through all phases of delivery, from initial planning to final closeout.
- Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource strategies to achieve scope, schedule, and budget goals.
- Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and third-party partners to keep workstreams aligned and progressing effectively.
- Identify project risks and issues early, develop mitigation plans, and drive timely resolution to minimize delivery impact.
- Prepare and present status updates, dashboards, and key performance insights for stakeholders and leadership.
- Maintain clear project documentation using established organizational standards, methods, and governance practices.
- Partner with change management teams to support communication, training, and user adoption related to project outcomes.
- Promote project management best practices by guiding team members and encouraging continuous improvement in delivery methods.
- Ensure project activities meet applicable security expectations and compliance requirements while supporting business goals.
- 5+ years of experience managing IT projects in structured delivery environments.
- Hands-on knowledge of project management principles, including risk, issue, and schedule management.
- Experience working with Agile Scrum practices and traditional PMBOK-based methodologies.
- Proficiency with project tracking and collaboration tools such as Atlassian Jira.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and executive audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems effectively, and meet deadlines consistently.
- PMP certification is required.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.