IT Technology Program Management Analyst (IT Project Manager)

About the position Responsibilities • Gather and document business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders. • Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and cost estimates. • Develop project charters, timelines, and key deliverables in alignment with CFP Board standards. • Manage day-to-day project activities, tracking progress against plans and budgets. • Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery. • Identify risks and issues, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate as needed. • Ensure projects comply with internal review processes, technical standards, and governance. • Prepare and deliver regular status updates to stakeholders, including leadership. • Maintain effective communication channels between technical teams, business units, and vendors. • Facilitate project meetings, documenting action items and decisions. • Coordinate system testing, user acceptance, and quality reviews. • Ensure deliverables meet requirements and are documented for future reference. • Conduct lessons learned and closeout reports for continuous improvement. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) required. • 3+ years' hands-on experience managing IT projects or working in a project coordination role. • Familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar). • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Teams. • Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and IT delivery processes. • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose solutions. Nice-to-haves • CAPM, CSM, or other entry-level project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2 preferred for advanced candidates). • Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating multi-department projects. • Exposure to change management processes. • Experience with Smartsheet or similar collaborative project platforms. Benefits • Professional growth opportunities through mentorship. • Exposure to enterprise IT initiatives. • Hands-on project management experience. • Incentive compensation based on completion of individual goals. Apply tot his job