IT Project Manager

At UMC, as a family owned business, we pride ourselves on our service, integrity, and ingenuity. Our path to growth is paved by investing in our people. The strategy is simple: when our people grow, our company grows. UMC’s employees have an unparalleled spirit of commitment and ingenuity. We’re a strong team of skilled individuals working together to create high quality products and effective solutions.

The IT Project Manager is a key member of the IT Team managing various projects to meet business needs – overseeing infrastructure projects, application development projects, other business-focused projects, and project governance practices. This includes collaboration with subject matter experts from different departments and the management team. Gather requirements, set milestones and timelines, monitor project progress to ensure timely and effective completion, and manage the implementation and training for users.
Responsibilities
The primary duties and responsibilities of the IT Project Manager consist of but are not limited to:

• Responsible for planning and delivery of small to large scale projects from gathering requirements through completion in accordance with the company methodology
• Lead and facilitate information gathering sessions to validate business cases and define requirements
• Facilitate completion of Business Requirement Documents (BRD’s), Project Status Reports, and other project related documentation
• Work with infrastructure and development team members and vendors to create technical design documents and timeline
• Review documentation and deliverables for completeness
• Review tasks and deliverable progress to assess and report project status to project team members, other stakeholders, and leadership team
• Manage project scope, milestones, schedule, and cost. Assess issues for impact on project schedule and delivery. Communicate with executives when issues develop in these areas
• Manage multiple projects, review resource utilization, and identify constraints
• Schedule, facilitate and manage project team meetings developing positive working relationships with project team members and stakeholders
• Monitor project budget and resource allocations
• Provide input on enhancements to improve Project Management templates, processes, procedures, and governance practices
• Prepare status reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and KPI metrics
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, IT Project Management, or related field
• PMP or other certification is preferred
• 3 years’ hands-on experience implementing IT infrastructure projects
• 3 years’ hands-on experience managing software development projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools is preferred – specifically MS Project, Planner, SharePoint, and Teams
• Demonstrated success in project management methodologies, waterfall, SCRUM, Agile, etc.
• Experience with infrastructure technologies, ITIL framework, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology

Competencies

• Self-starter, results-oriented, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Presentation skills to senior management
• Leadership skills with ability to exhibit self-confidence under pressure
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across department and team boundaries
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Detail-oriented
• Embodies the personal commitment to the shared core values of UMC: Curiosity, Versatility, Integrity, Grit, Go Beyond

About us:

• We are a 200-person precision manufacturing company
• We are growing, and currently under construction is our expansion that we call the Armstrong Project
• We offer generous paid time off, and health and welfare benefits
• This is a full-time position located in Monticello, MN and onsite each day.

UMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location