SOM IT Project ManagerAt SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.Success at SOM MeansIdeasKnowledgeDeliverablesIndividualTeamFirmSummaryThe IT Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development and infrastructure projects within SOM's Office of Technology.
The role focuses on building and managing technical workflows, enforcing project standards, and automating key operational tasks. The position reports to the Office of Technology Leadership and works closely with other teams and stakeholders.Position ResponsibilitiesLeads the end-to-end delivery of software development and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.Translates business requirements into technical controls and maintains project backlogs for product development.Manages and monitors project schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.Reviews, maintains, and creates operational and procedural documentation including; standards, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and tool configurations.Coordinates with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure that secure configuration standards are applied across services.Implements and refines project management methodologies to optimize team efficiency.Contributes to defining the technical scope of projects and identifying risks in system design or operations.Promotes a collaborative mindset among peers and across technical teams.Provides reporting and metrics on the project portfolio for executive sponsors and firm leadership on a regular basis.Performs other duties as assigned in support of team objectives.LeadershipIn collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and leadership - contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.Actively engages with and manages stakeholders relationships - supports team members with stakeholder management.Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities.Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.Minimum Qualifications4-6 years of direct project management experience in software and infrastructure projectsDemonstrated knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and product development processes.Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Linear, etc) and familiar with scripting/automation tools such as Git or Python.Skilled in technical documentation and standard operating procedure development.Clear and direct communicator, able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently within defined objectives.Demonstrated experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.Preferred Qualifications:PMP (Project Management Professional) certificationExperience in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction firms.Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other advanced Agile certificationExperience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and managing cloud-native infrastructure projectsFamiliarity with information security and risk management frameworksFamiliarity with Infrastructure-as-code and DevOps best practicesExperience leading projects focused on data management, data warehousing, or business intelligenceAre you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $125,000 to $145,000.