IT Project Manager

Join our dynamic team as an IT Project Manager, where you’ll play a vital role in planning, executing, and delivering IT projects of varying complexity. This role is ideal for professionals with a solid background in IT project management and strong stakeholder engagement skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success through effective planning, coordination, and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement standardized project plans aligned with organizational goals, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Coordinate project activities, manage timelines, and oversee milestones for successful delivery.
• Conduct weekly touchpoints and provide detailed status reports to senior management and clients.
• Continuously improve IT project management processes and best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external partners to gather and clarify project requirements.

Team Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and motivate project teams to achieve shared goals.
• Mentor junior team members to support their growth and professional development.

Risk Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Perform regular risk reviews to ensure continuous oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality Assurance

• Establish and uphold quality standards for project deliverables.
• Conduct regular reviews to assess and enhance project outcomes.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and share comprehensive project status updates with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, including plans, requirements, design documents, and issue logs.

Client Communication

• Build and maintain positive client relationships through consistent communication and updates.
• Address client concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction with deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in IT project management roles.
• Preferred background in IT consulting roles or projects overseeing IT consulting engagements.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle, and project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide project teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification (if currently not held, will be obtained within six months, course provided by Flycast)

Personal Attributes:

• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving project goals and delivering value to clients.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align projects with business objectives.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Why work for Launchpad?

• 100% remote
• People first culture
• Excellent compensation in US Dollars
• Hardware setup for working from home
• Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
• Training allowances
• Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.
• ...and more!