IT Project Manager

About the role

Our Fortune 100 Telecommunications client is seeking an IT Project Manager to support strategic software development initiatives across multiple enterprise applications in a hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple software development projects
• Cook up project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across cross-functional teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Track project progress and communicate status updates, risks, and key milestones to project stakeholders and leadership
• Maintain project documentation including project plans, meeting notes, action items, status reports, and project artifacts
• Partner closely with Software Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and QA teams to ensure project deliverables remain on schedule
• Identify project risks, remove roadblocks, and escalate issues when appropriate
• Aid with project prioritization, resource planning, and capacity management activities
• Monitor project metrics and support adherence to established Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies
• Foster collaboration across technical and business teams to ensure successful project outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects, software development initiatives, or technology programs
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum software development environments
• Hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence for project tracking and collaboration
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes
• Experience coordinating multiple projects or competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• PMP, CAPM, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or other Project Management certifications (preferred)
• Experience supporting enterprise software development organizations (preferred)
• Familiarity with project reporting, resource planning, and portfolio management practices (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to proactively identify and resolve project challenges
• Collaborative, team-first approach with a passion for delivering high-quality technology solutions