Project Manager

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Colerain Township, OH

46d

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for leading software implementation and technology initiatives from concept through delivery, while also serving as a key contributor in business analysis and product ownership activities. This role combines project execution leadership with responsibility for defining business requirements, managing scope, and ensuring delivered solutions meet business needs. The Project Manager partners closely with business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into clear requirements, prioritized backlogs, and actionable delivery plans. This individual serves as both the delivery lead and a solution owner, ensuring alignment between business expectations and technical execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in project management required
5+ years of experience in combination of project management, business analysis, or hybrid delivery roles required
Experience performing both project leadership and business requirements ownership required
Experience managing vendors or third-party software providers required
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models)
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving enterprise environment
Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

Experience serving in a Product Owner or functional solution lead capacity preferred
Delivering enterprise software projects on time and within scope and budget
Familiarity with change management and organizational readiness practices
PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PRINCE2, or similar certification
Experience using project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, ServiceNow PPM)
Experience with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS, Fleet, Operations platforms, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end software implementation and technology projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, financial targets, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and executive-level status reporting
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes
Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure financial discipline
Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, business users, vendors, and external consultants
Ensure smooth transition to operational teams post-implementation and capture lessons learned
Lead requirements discovery sessions and stakeholder workshops
Translate business needs into documented functional and technical requirements
Develop business process maps, gap analyses, and solution documentation
Create and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, and traceability documentation
Own and prioritize the project backlog in partnership with stakeholders
Act as a functional product owner during project delivery, ensuring scope alignment and business value realization
Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), including test case development and validation of business outcomes
Facilitate decision-making related to scope trade-offs, enhancements, and solution design
Provide clear, concise status updates to leadership and stakeholders
Ensure adherence to project management best practices and company standards
Support training, change management, data migration, and go-live activities
Escalate issues appropriately while driving timely resolution
Perform other duties as needed