Junior IT Project Manager

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!
PLUS Communications is looking for a Junior IT Project Manager to join its growing team.

Primary responsibilities:

• Manage IT projects to ensure adherence to all IT project's budgets, schedules, and scope.
• Manage IT Department budget
• Monthly vendor account management and account audit to support the IT Director in coordination with departments. (License management)
• Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects, including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing.
• Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.
• Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.
• Collects analysis and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status.
• Maintain Asset Inventory

Requirements
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• 2-3 years IT project management experience
• IT Project Management Certification preferred
• Comfortable working and communicating with individuals at all levels and with various vendors and contacts outside of the firm
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of information technology procedures and practices
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become professional with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software necessary for project management
• Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project promptly.
• Organized with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits
Benefits you will receive:
We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Job Type: Full-time