IT Project Manager

Pratt Industries•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive IT Project Manager to oversee the delivery of technology initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for the entire project lifecycle—from the initial spark of a business requirement to the final delivery and reporting. You will be the "pulse" of our IT initiatives, ensuring that teams stay on track through agile methodologies, stakeholders stay informed through transparent reporting, and business needs are accurately translated into technical specifications.

Requirements

Degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience managing IT projects (Software Development, Infrastructure, or Systems Integration).
Experience in Business Analysis—specifically the ability to turn vague business requests into structured requirement documents.
Expertise in running effective meetings (Daily Stand-ups, Steering Committees, and Discovery sessions).
Ability to summarize complex project health data into concise "Green/Yellow/Red" reports for executive leadership.
Proficiency with Project Management and Portfolio tools
Solid understanding of hybrid project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, and Kanban).
Strong analytical skills to identify potential project bottlenecks or resource conflicts before they impact the timeline.
Organization: An innate ability to manage multiple moving parts without losing sight of the details.
Accountability: A "driver" personality who takes ownership of project outcomes and holds team members accountable to deadlines.
Clarity: The ability to provide clear direction to technical teams while keeping business users at ease.
Problem-Solving: A focus on finding solutions and workarounds when technical or resource hurdles arise.

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional): Demonstrated mastery of project lifecycle management and governance.
CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMI-ACP: Experience leading Agile ceremonies and managing sprint velocities.
ITIL Foundation or Higher: Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices and operational alignment.
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional): Advanced skills in requirement gathering and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

Business Requirements Definition: Lead discovery sessions with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements.
Project Governance & Tracking: Maintain "the source of truth" for all active IT initiatives, tracking milestones, budgets, risks, and resource allocation.
Agile Facilitation: Lead daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure internal IT teams remain aligned and roadblocks are removed immediately.
Executive Reporting: Develop and present high-level status reports and dashboards for leadership, translating project data into actionable business insights.
Stakeholder Management: Manage expectations across different departments, ensuring that business users are engaged and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that the final delivery aligns with the original business requirements through coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT).