IT Project Manager

Center for Energy and Environment • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Project Manager with Jira and Agile project management experience to support strategic initiatives across our nonprofit organization. This role will coordinate projects involving operations, technology, programs, communications, and cross-functional teams while helping improve organizational efficiency and accountability. The ideal candidate is mission-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. This position will report to IT operations manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of Project Management experience
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, or Similar) and standard office software
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
• Collaboration and relationship-building across the organization
• Strategic thinking & Problem-solving
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks effectively across competing deadlines
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally with technical and non-technical audience
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Attention to Details: Demonstrate high level of accuracy and thoroughness when managing project documentation

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in IT operations within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, or Agile certification
• Hands-on Jira experience including workflow and dashboard management
• Experience with Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and O365
• Familiarity with grant-funded or donor-supported initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects from initiation through completion
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and status reporting
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Manage Jira boards, workflows, dashboards, filters, and reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Track project risks, dependencies, and action items
• Ensure projects remain aligned with organizational priorities and budget expectations
• Maintain project documentation and communication plans
• Support process improvement initiatives and workflow optimization
• Provide leadership updates and reporting for executive stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement saving program with immediate vesting and company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Salary continuation for major medical events
• Nine paid holidays each year
• Professional development opportunities
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree