IT Project Manager

Volkert Inc•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced IT Project Manager to support our Disaster Recovery software (Automated Debris Management Software) and associated IT support team. Preference for this position to be located in Dallas, TX or Mobile, AL, but open to other office locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
8 years of experience in IT project or program management
5 years of management experience
Advanced knowledge of systems/network engineering, with proven application implementation and infrastructure leadership
Ability to lead during high-pressure, time-sensitive events.
Proven experience managing web and mobile application development projects
Hands-on familiarity with: React (web)
React Native or similar mobile frameworks
Experience working with distributed teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong understanding of SDLC, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), virtualization, and disaster recovery strategies
Effective communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Occasional after-hours or extended support during disaster recovery events.
Ability to travel
Participation in on-call or emergency response rotations may be required.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Nice To Haves

PMP, Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Manage the architecture, integration, and implementation of an existing business application.
Oversee the disaster recovery (DR) planning, readiness, execution, and testing for ADMS.
Manage Agile/Scrum teams delivering React-based web and mobile applications.
Collaborate with engineering, UX/UI, product, and stakeholders to define scope and timelines.
Act as a key decision-maker in evaluating and selecting enterprise-level technologies.
Serve as the primary IT contact for ADMS-related initiatives and operational events.
Oversee coordination between ADMS application development/support teams and IT infrastructure resources.
Plan, manage, and deliver IT projects related to ADMS enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and infrastructure improvements.
Proactively identify issues, risks, and inefficiencies and resolve them with minimal oversight.
Collaborate with business units to gather requirements and deliver application solutions that align with company objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve ADMS resilience, reliability, and response efficiency.
Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations on technology roadmaps.
Manage vendor relationships, deliverables, and service performance.
Communicate effectively during high-pressure events with clear, timely, and accurate updates.