IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager  

Hybrid - Chicago, IL 

Monday & Friday - Remote

Tuesday-Thursday - Office 

EMPIST is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for our growing team!  

We are looking for a bright, motivated, detail-oriented IT Project Manager to be responsible for coordinating, tracking, scheduling and managing the diverse components of IT projects (Network/Server Refreshes, O365/Cloud Migrations, Wi-Fi Deployments, etc.) in order to execute these projects effectively, efficiently, on time and in budget. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and coordinate project requirements 
• Explain services, scope, and project objectives in clear terms to clients and manage client expectations for delivery 
• Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with the project scope 
• Coordinate and communicate project-related information 
• Create and manage resource, vendor, and client schedules as need for project delivery 
• Coordinate and schedule project meetings and calls 
• Lead client kick-off, update, and close out meetings 
• Manage change order process 
• Manage the onboarding of new MSP clients 
• Liaise with clients sponsors on projects and weekly stand-up calls 
• Quality control work and deliverables 
• Work with technical and non-technical resources to ensure on time and on budget delivery 
• Address escalations from internal resources and clients 
• Understand the EMPIST services catalog and manage clients toward standardization 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Five or more years’ experience fulfilling technology PM role 
• Experience with the Teamwork PM Software a plus 
• PMP certification or in-pursuit a plus 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Organized and proactive 
• Ability to interpret, process, and deliver on SOW's 
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under moderate pressure 
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders from all levels, client-facing and internally 
• Basic understanding of various technologies 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Familiarity with the O365 Stack 
• Driven to learn, grow into a bigger role and take on more responsibilities 
• Positive attitude and work ethic 

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, & student loan reimbursement  
• 401(k) plan with employer matching   
• Opportunities for career advancement