IT Project Manager 2

Location - Birmingham, AL 35203

Contract - 1 Year

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.

Qualifications

• 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.