Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
General Summary
The IT Project Manager I works with the Information Technology team, corporate departments, and segments to support IT related projects and programs. The IT Project Manager I works under general direction of IT senior management and is responsible for planning, execution and finalization of projects according to deadlines and within budget.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Develop project plans and associated communications documents under supervision.
- Communicate project expectations, milestones and status to team members and stakeholders.
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Assist in managing changes in project scope and devise contingency plans.
- Collaborate with functional and technical project members
- Support with PMO team to develop and maintain project management policies, procedures and best practices
- Performs other duties as required
Job Specifications
Knowledge
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems or related field.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification required
- Preferred 1-2 years of project management experience in IT.
- Preferred experience in project management software tools.
- Basic understanding of project management methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills and abilities
- Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
- Basic proficiency in project management software tools.
- Ability to successfully interact and communicate with all organizational levels
- Ability to communicate clearly via video conference, phone and email with customers, vendors and co-workers
- Ability to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement to existing processes and utilize lessons learned post project completion.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Conduct
- Self-managing; works well under little supervision
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Good interpersonal skills and good communicator
- Strong organization skills and detail oriented
- Be a team player and support the Company’s goals
- Conducts in a professional manner
- Ability to pass a drug test
Working Conditions
Working environment is generally favorable. Requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Some traveling is required.
Disclaimer Statement
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
