IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager 2 Location: Birmingham, AL. Hybrid Contract- 1 Year (W-2 only) Client: Alabama Power Job Summary We are seeking an IT Project Manager with 3-5 years of experience to oversee and deliver IT initiatives that align with business needs across the organization. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional technology projects from concept to implementation, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Lead the cross-functional delivery of a wide range of IT solutions.

Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and project retrospectives to manage the entire project lifecycle.

Break down complex multi-disciplinary projects into prioritized and properly scoped action plans.

Planning & Execution

Define project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.

Track progress and create clear visibility for team members and stakeholders.

Ensure IT projects stay aligned with business objectives.

Dependency & Risk Management

Identify and manage cross-team dependencies, constraints, and risks.

Develop and drive mitigation and contingency plans.

Escalate critical issues to leadership and propose actionable solutions.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with technical and product teams to translate requirements into actionable project tasks.

Provide frequent project updates to stakeholders and leadership.

Maintain clear, professional communication across teams.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related discipline.

Experience:

3-5 years of IT project management experience.

Demonstrated success leading projects from initiation to delivery.

Experience in Agile/Scrum environments strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar).

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and team facilitation skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

Hybrid role: 4 days in office, 1 day remote.

Fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration with business and technical teams.

Exposure to enterprise-level IT projects within the utilities sector.