IT Project Manager

Armstrong World Industries•Lancaster, PA

12d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

What does it mean to work at Armstrong? It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive: A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more. Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. Reporting to the Director of IT Portfolio Management, the Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of strategic, high-impact technology projects. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages stakeholder expectations, and ensures alignment between business objectives and technical execution. The Project Manager drives successful project outcomes of concurrently executing large programs and projects through disciplined planning, proactive risk management, and strong leadership. What’s in it for you! Lead high-impact, strategic tech projects Collaborate with executive and cross-functional teams Drive innovation and change adoption Grow as a leader and mentor

Requirements

Ability to lead diverse teams, manage conflict, and drive accountability
Align project execution with business goals and portfolio priorities
Detail oriented with strong project planning and execution skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences
Proactive identification and resolution of risks and blockers
Builds trust and alignment across business, technical, and executive stakeholders
Manages budgets, forecasts, and cost controls effectively
Skilled in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies; able to adapt based on project needs
High emotional intelligence and executive presence
Resilient under pressure and ambiguity
Collaborative and inclusive project team leadership style
Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
Working knowledge of SAP and Salesforce.com platforms
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, Manufacturing or a related field required
5+ years of IT project management experience required
Including proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional technology projects

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred
Agile/Scrum certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, portfolio priorities, and PMO standards.
Plan, manage, and execute multiple high-impact projects concurrently, maintaining detailed timelines, budgets, and resource plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Ensure adherence to established project governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and internal audit standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among business units, technical teams, and external vendors to drive project success.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating critical concerns with recommended solutions as needed.
Provide timely, transparent, and actionable project reporting to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Support change management efforts and drive adoption of new systems, processes, or technologies introduced through projects.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance delivery effectiveness and efficiency.