Project Manager

Lee Enterprises•Davenport, IA

13d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Lee Enterprises is seeking a Project Manager to support the planning and delivery of initiatives that align with key business and product priorities. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities, maintaining visibility into progress, and helping teams deliver successful outcomes from kickoff through implementation and adoption. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders informed and projects moving forward.

Requirements

2+ years of project management, project coordination, or related experience
Experience supporting cross-functional projects in a technology, digital, or business environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in Agile, hybrid, or traditional project environments
Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of technology projects from initiation through implementation and stabilization
Maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action items
Track project progress and help ensure deliverables are completed on time
Escalate potential risks, issues, or delays to project leadership when appropriate
Partner with Product, Engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to support project execution
Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, and communication across project teams
Assist with managing dependencies and ensuring alignment across workstreams
Work with internal teams and external vendors to support project deliverables
Track project risks, issues, and dependencies and help maintain mitigation plans
Ensure action items are documented, assigned, and followed through to completion
Support project governance activities, including status reporting and decision documentation
Prepare project status updates and communicate progress to stakeholders
Maintain project documentation and meeting notes
Ensure stakeholders have clear visibility into project timelines, milestones, and next steps
Support go-live planning and coordination activities
Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination and issue tracking
Help facilitate communication, training, and readiness activities for impacted users
Support post-launch stabilization and adoption efforts