What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager (Remote) position at PATH FORWARD IT LLC?
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- Do you enjoy technical troubleshooting and problem solving?
- Do you want to surround yourself with passionate, knowledgeable IT experts?
- Are you a strong communicator who thrives when helping others?
- Are you looking for a company that values its employees and its culture?
This could be a good fit for you - and for us!
Skynet Innovations, a Blue Alliance company, is a well-established IT service provider serving small businesses throughout the region. At Skynet, we are looking for the right person to fill the role of Project Manager whose primary responsibility is for the direction, coordination, implementation, communication, and completion of projects within planned project constraints, and are advocates and architects of the Project Management processes and procedures. The Project Manager utilizes the CRM, Autotask, to ensure billing, phase management, timelines, resource utilization and project work is completed to both internal and customer expectations.
As a Project Manager at Skynet, you’ll lead cross-functional project efforts in partnership with IT Managers and Project Engineers, from opportunity creation through execution and closure. You’ll manage project plans within Autotask, oversee timelines and deliverables, and communicate progress and changes with internal teams and clients. Strong technical acumen, including proficiency in Microsoft 365, AzureAD, and project documentation tools, is essential. Success in this role means maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring policy compliance.
Important Attributes for a Skynet Project Manager:
- Partner with IT Manager and/or Project Engineer to create opportunities, statements of work, quotes, project charters, and work plans for review
- Work with Internal Teams to identify proper resource utilization to achieve project deliverables
- Plan, design, and manage opportunities and projects within Autotask, in conjunction with the appropriate IT Manager and/or Project Engineer
- Communicate timeline and project scope changes to team and client
- Track and monitor project deliverables and milestones
- Develop agendas and requested project documentation; distribute meeting notes and action items
- Partner with Finance team to ensure all documentation, time, and expenses are associated to correct project
- Conduct internal retrospectives and close project
- Monitors task completion status to identify at-risk project tasks and develop mitigation plans
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required
- Travel up to 10% for client projects
And of course, your technical skills! This should include:
- Expert proficiency with central repository for project documentation
- Expert proficiency with Autotask and designated meeting platform
- Basic understanding in Microsoft 365, AzureAD, technical infrastructure (servers, network, applications, etc.) for specific client assignment(s)
- Communication tools (Microsoft Office & Teams)
- Software as assigned
As a Skynet Project Manager, we’re counting on you to:
- Document all notes, meeting minutes, and customer communications in Autotask and IT Glue, as appropriate
- Ensure all time and expenses are compliant with company policy
- Document billable time in Autotask
- Verify and submit relevant documentation updates post project
- Maintain established project timelines
Why would You want to work with Us?
Being part of the Skynet team, a Blue Alliance IT partner, means more opportunities to learn and grow professionally, with access to hundreds of peers and specialists across the country. Working within the Blue Alliance IT family provides the best of both worlds – the small team feel and client interactions of a local MSP with the resources and opportunities of a world-class, global IT firm.
Benefits of working with Skynet:
- Be part of a fun, awesome team
- 9 paid holidays
- 401K Retirement with matching contributions
- Excellent medical, vision and dental insurance
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Cell phone stipend
- Generous PTO
Top Reasons our Employees Love Being Part of the Blue Alliance team:
1. Entrepreneurial Culture
2. Fast-paced Flow, with a Variety of Projects
3. Collaborative Work Environment
4. Training & Certifications
5. Career Growth Opportunities
Ready for the next step?
The greatest rewards are reserved for those who want to be better and then put in the hard work, to be their best version of themselves. Interested applicants should click to submit their resume and application above.
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