Project Manager

About Us:

LRS Web Solutions, the premier web development group in Central Illinois since 1996, is seeking a contract-to-hire IT Project Manager. We specialize in website planning, development, professional graphic design, custom programming, dedicated hosting, and maintenance.
Local candidates will be given preference.

Responsibilities & Performance Objectives:

The IT Project Manager will ensure adherence to company methodology and compliance standards while managing the development team, project scope, schedule, budget, and reporting.

They will create and update detailed project plans, identifying tasks, dependencies, and timelines, and provide consistent project status updates to managers and key stakeholders.

The role involves communicating evolving scope, schedule, and budget data to stakeholders, establishing and maintaining schedules, driving activities, identifying risks and dependencies, and developing mitigation strategies.

Regular meetings with the program manager and stakeholders are required, as well as effectively coordinating technical and non-technical resources to deliver project work in a timely and cost-effective manner.

This position is a 1-year assignment with a potential for permanent employment. You will be based at our corporate headquarters in Springfield, Illinois. At each of our LRS offices, we have a casual dress environment that our employees enjoy, and we offer a hybrid, two days a week work from home option as well.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Manager. Having Technical Project Manager experience will make you a stronger candidate.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
• Proven experience managing projects using Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex projects.
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
• You must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship. (There are no visa sponsorships available for this position).

Organization Structure and Interfaces:

The LRS Web Solutions group consists of Account Representatives, Graphic Designers, Front End Web Developers, Web Application Developers, Project Managers, Network Consultants, a User Experience Specialist, an Administrative Assistant, and Manager. The team is based in Springfield, Illinois but serves clients nationwide. You will report to the Manager of Web Services.

Salary range: $80,000-$100,000 annually plus paid overtime and full benefits. This range represents the low and high for this position. The salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, experience and performance.

For additional information about LRS, please visit jobs.lrs.com.

LRS is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.

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