Project Manager

Prequel Solutions•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Manager to support our IT teams. This role serves as a technical project manager responsible for overseeing multiple implementation projects across technology and process initiatives. The Project Manager acts as a key liaison between internal IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of IT solutions aligned with organizational goals. This role also serves as a change management champion, supporting the design and execution of change initiatives tied to technology implementations.

Requirements

Strong interviewing and requirements-gathering skills with business stakeholders.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Excellent planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up skills.
Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR or similar).
Experience applying organizational change management principles in large, matrixed environments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.
Ability to manage stress and maintain professionalism in fast-paced environments.
Adaptability to changing processes and systems.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical roles (legal environment preferred but not required).
Prior experience with project management methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to propose innovative solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

Partner with IT leadership to define program goals and objectives aligned with organizational strategy.
Establish and communicate program governance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Serve as the primary project management resource for assigned projects.
Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful execution of implementation initiatives.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans and status reports.
Act as a liaison between internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment.
Collaborate with legal, administrative, IT, vendor, and executive teams to support program objectives.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues through regular reporting and meetings.
Serve as a change champion by embedding change management best practices across IT initiatives.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement and clearly communicate project vision and objectives.
Partner with the training team to support adoption of new technologies and processes.
Identify change impacts and develop mitigation strategies.
Track change and training effectiveness and implement corrective actions as needed.
Support long-term adoption and sustainability of changes within end-user operations.
Collaborate with IT leadership to define and maintain quality standards for IT implementations.
Ensure adherence to performance, security, and compliance requirements.
Apply best practices and quality control measures throughout project lifecycles.
Act as a working member of project teams when needed, completing assigned tasks to support delivery timelines.
Partner with IT leadership and project teams to develop business cases and project charters for new initiatives.
Maintain project plans and documentation throughout the lifecycle of active projects.
Facilitate weekly status meetings for all active projects, ensuring accurate reporting and follow-up on action items.
Identify, recommend, and coordinate corrective actions related to scope, cost, resources, and schedule risks.