IT Project Manager

Cherry Bekaert • US NC, NC

1d • $111,400 - $145,000

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert’s Information Technology Project Management Office is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology-focused projects from planning through delivery. The role translates business needs into actionable project plans, roadmaps, and Agile sprints while managing timelines, budgets, milestones, risks, decisions, and stakeholder communications. The position works across the Firm’s service lines and departments and requires travel as needed for project and business needs.

The IT Project Manager leads projects from initiation through completion, works across matrixed teams, and helps improve project delivery and operational efficiency. The role also provides guidance and development support to team members. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, and at least five years of project management experience. Preferred qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Jira, and Smartsheet, and experience introducing delivery tools and process improvements in an enterprise environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience managing projects of increasing complexity.
• Demonstrated experience with Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, and hybrid project management approaches.
• Experience translating business needs into structured project plans and engaging stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Ability to navigate matrixed teams, competing priorities, project risks, and changing business needs.
• Strong communication, facilitation, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience developing project metrics and reporting that provide insight into project health and delivery efficiency.
• Working knowledge of software development life cycles, process modeling, networks, databases, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to travel as required for project and business needs.
• Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States; Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Jira, and Smartsheet.
• Experience introducing project delivery tools and process improvements in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from initiation through completion, delivering agreed outcomes on time and within budget.
• Translate business needs into project plans, roadmaps, milestones, budgets, and Agile sprint plans.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across matrixed teams and maintain clear, timely project communications.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to strengthen project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate meetings, document decisions, and align stakeholders around priorities and next steps.
• Introduce project management tools, methods, and process improvements that support project health and visibility.
• Provide guidance and development support to team members while collaborating across the Firm’s service lines and departments.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Comprehensive benefits and other programs dedicated to personal and work life and financial protection.
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on wellbeing.
• Career growth and continuous professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level