IT Project Manager
Requirements:
Required Education, Certifications, and Work Experience:
• Must have a degree in Computer Science, Business Management or a related Information Technology field, A+ certification, or equivalent work experience
Technical Qualifications:
• Agile/Scrum project management
• 2+ years of experience working in information technology, supervising technology teams, and overseeing large information technology projects
• Experience in office administration, including vendor and contract management operations
Additional Qualifications:
• Strong Christian who is part of a local church community and who agrees to Ethnos360’s doctrinal statements
• Solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft 365 services and applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Familiarity with CIS 18
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems
• Willing to contribute ideas to assist in process improvement and be an approachable team player
• Ability to understand and apply principles, theories, and concepts of information technology in their daily work activities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion
• Ability to follow instructions, routines, and best practices in daily work with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to continually learn and improve in technological and communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that enable effective collaboration within the IT Division as well as with external individuals
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with teams across the entire organization
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and/or project management certifications
• Excellent understanding of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, software development, and telecommunications systems
• Leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with others and promote a culture of teamwork, cooperation, enthusiasm, and customer service
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple types of administrative tasks; strong attention to detail and accuracy; persistent follow-through skills
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
Region: North America
Country: United States
Location: Home Office, Sanford, FL
Salary: None – Financial support raising required
Purpose: The IT Project Manager coordinates with the IT Leadership team to plan, prioritize, and coordinate IT projects that will meet the needs of the IT Division. The Project Manager works closely with IT staff, other Ethnos360 staff, and vendors to bring projects from start to completion. The IT Project Manager works with the Director of IT and the IT Leadership Team to develop strategies and procedures to execute IT projects. This Project Manager ensures the efficient execution of projects in the IT division, both at the enterprise and department level. This Project Manager plays an important role in supporting Ethnos360’s goal of planting mature churches among least-reached people groups around the world by ensuring that Ethnos360 members can minister effectively, unhindered by technical issues.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the IT Leadership Team in developing both short-term and long-term strategies related to the Information Technology Division’s use of project management
- Provides resource allocation guidance to the IT Leadership Team as they prioritize projects for Ethnos360 IT
- Serves as a project manager for major enterprise projects that Ethnos360 IT is completing
- Works with department and center directors to plan and execute projects under their purview
- Works to establish and enforce organizational standards related to task and project management
- Works with project teams to ensure that tasks are being completed on schedule
- Escalates roadblocks and staff performance issues to IT Directors, when needed
- Facilitates regular project planning and status meetings for assigned projects
- Works to promote a culture of teamwork, cooperation, enthusiasm, and customer service among IT Team members
- Engages with vendor representatives to create and coordinate appropriate time expectations for project tasks
- Regularly meets with the Director of IT to report on the efficiency of IT project management and to provide updates on specific project statuses
- Facilitates any necessary training for staff related to task management and project completion
- Participates in team meetings
- Stays current with project management best practices by attending classes, reading publications, joining professional peer groups, etc.
- Participates in training and staff development activities
- Maintains confidentiality of highly sensitive information (which may include financial and/or personnel related information)
- Performs other related duties as is required by the supervisor
Duration: 2 Years
- Career
People Needed: 1