IT Project Manager

Position: IT Project Manager
Compensation: $45-$55/Hour
Location: East Lansing, MI (Onsite)

About the IT Project Manager Position:

We are seeking a hands-on IT 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.

Key Responsibilities of the IT Project Manager:

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

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

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