IT Project Manager - Remote

IT Project Manager - Remote

A.C. Coy

Pittsburgh, PA • Remote

$95.60K - $113.10K/yr

Contractor

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Location:  Remote - must be available to work EST hours

Job Type: Full Time / Contract 

Work Authorization: No Sponsorship

The A.C.Coy Company has an immediate need for an IT Project Manager.  Ideal candidates must have 7+ years of project management experience delivering enterprise technology initiatives and  demonstrated experience taking over active or in-flight projects and driving them to completion. Must also have experience delivering SaaS or cloud based platforms, preferably work management or collaboration solutions.  Experience working with or implementing Monday.com or  similar tools is also required.


  • Assume endtoend ownership of an active, enterpriselevel Monday.com implementation
  • Manage execution, coordination, and stakeholder communication for the Monday.com Project, ensuring continuity, stability, and momentum during a rapid handoff from the current Project Manager
  • Immediately assume ownership of an inflight Monday.com implementation, including existing scope, commitments, risks, dependencies, and timelines
  • Develop, refine, and uphold team responsibilities, delivery expectations, and operating rhythms across the project lifecycle
  • Own and protect approved project scope, ensuring change is clearly documented, assessed, and governed
  • Develop and maintain terms for project initiation, including alignment to the project charter
  • Manage overall project execution from planning through implementation, deployment, and stabilization
  • Facilitate progress across all project initiatives, including requirements gathering, design coordination, configuration, testing, and delivery of agreedupon outcomes
  • Maintain and govern project management tools, artifacts, and documentation to ensure transparency and continuity
  • Track milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables, proactively identifying threats to timeline or scope
  • Partner closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Business Champions to ensure requirements are delivered as approved
  • Accountable for creating, reviewing, and distributing clear, accurate project progress reports to sponsors and stakeholders
  • Provide regular status updates, executive summaries, and risk assessments to project leadership and sponsors
  • Apply appropriate judgment in determining when and how to escalate risks, blockers, or decisions to senior leadership
  • Serve as the central point of coordination between business stakeholders, IT product leadership, technical resources, regional representatives, and vendors
  • Facilitate project working sessions, planning discussions, and delivery checkpoints to maintain alignment across regions and functions
  • Support knowledge transfer, documentation handoff, and stabilization activities to ensure longterm sustainability postimplementation

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, project management, business, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience

Certifications:

  • PMP, PMIACP, or similar project management certification - Preferred 

Required Skills:

  • Project management experience delivering enterprise technology initiatives - 7-10 years
  • Handson experience delivering SaaS or cloudbased platforms, preferably work management or collaboration solutions
  • Experience managing enterpriselevel Monday.com implementations or similar tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Jira)
  • Demonstrated experience taking over active or inflight projects and driving them through completion
  • Demonstrated success coordinating global, crossfunctional teams operating across regions and time zones
  • Strong mastery of core project management fundamentals, including scope control, schedule management, risk mitigation, dependency tracking, and reporting
  • Proven ability to manage project management tools, plans, and artifacts with discipline and consistency
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including facilitation of governance discussions and executive updates
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to technical and nontechnical stakeholders

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Since 1986, our mission is to be the “Always on Target” staffing and consulting provider by helping people and companies achieve their hiring goals. The team is dedicated to achieving these goals by attracting and retaining top talent that meets our clients’ culture and environment. We are fully engaged with our people and companies through ongoing communication to ensure expectations are met.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Canonsburg, PA, US

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a IT Project Manager?

A: To succeed as an IT Project Manager, key technical skills include proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum), knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL), and experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira). Soft skills such as strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, as well as emotional intelligence and adaptability, are also crucial for navigating complex IT projects and stakeholder relationships. By combining these technical and soft skills, IT Project Managers can effectively lead projects to successful outcomes, build strong teams, and drive business growth.

Q: What is the career path for a IT Project Manager?

A: A typical career progression for an IT Project Manager involves starting as a Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager, where they gain hands-on experience and develop foundational skills in project planning, execution, and management. As they progress to mid-level roles such as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, they take on more complex projects, develop leadership skills, and expand their expertise in areas like risk management, budgeting, and team leadership. Ultimately, senior IT Project Managers can move into executive roles like Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, or Director of Project Management, where they oversee multiple projects, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor junior professionals.



A.C. Coy job posting for a IT Project Manager - Remote in Pittsburgh, PA with a salary of $95,600 to $113,100 Annually with a map of Pittsburgh location.