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# IT Project Manager

- **Company:** CFS, Inc.
- **Location:** East Lansing, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Scrum Methodology, Software Tools, SQL Databases, GPT
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4d4a310effa5214

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Stakeholder management?, We are seeking a hands-on Project Manager to help organize, document, and drive delivery of technology initiatives using JIRA within an Agile/Scrum environment. This role will work closely with end users, Business Analysts, and Developers to translate business needs into well-defined user stories, manage timelines, and ensure projects stay on track. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is comfortable operating with minimal oversight and thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments., * Proven experience as a Project Manager in a technology or systems-focused environment

 * Strong working knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies (Kanban exposure preferred)
 * Experience using AI tools such as Claude (preferred), Copilot, or ChatGPT in a project or reporting context
 * Hands-on experience with JIRA (story creation, ticket management, reporting)
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse personality types and roles
 * Ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities
 * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
 * Self-starter who can operate independently without extensive training in project management or JIRA
 * Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with a strong drive to get things done

Bonus Skills of the Project Manager:

 * Advanced JIRA experience, including JIRA Admin capabilities
 * Technical background as a Java or SQL Developer
 * Experience working in banking or regulated environments (regulatory compliance exposure)
 * Familiarity with Jack Henry systems

## Description

* Organize and manage project work in JIRA, translating business and user input into well-structured epics, stories, and tasks
 * Write and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans within JIRA
 * Track tickets, dependencies, progress, and risks throughout the project lifecycle
 * Facilitate meetings with end users, Business Analysts, and Developers, ensuring alignment and clear next steps
 * Maintain strong project documentation (requirements, workflows, decisions, and timelines)
 * Keep stakeholders accountable to timelines, priorities, and deliverables
 * Provide project and Agile reporting using JIRA and AI-enabled tools (e.g., Claude connected to JIRA), following standard Agile reporting frameworks
 * Support Agile ceremonies and workflows, primarily Scrum, with some Kanban for smaller, short-duration efforts


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