IT Project Manager

Location: Remote, with preference given to those living within a 60-minute drive to our headquarters in White Bear Lake, MN.

Application deadline: Open until filled; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Anticipated start date: April/May 2025

PURPOSE OF POSITION: This newly created position will be responsible for overseeing and executing various technology projects from initiation to completion. The initial project will be managing website redesigns for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic planning abilities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and under budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for project planning and execution, leadership and coordination, risk, budget, and resource management, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance/testing
• Monitor progress, formulate, and effectively manage IT project timelines and budgets, ensuring project milestones & deadlines are met and properly communicated
• Facilitate regular project team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions
• Identify roadblocks and develop risk mitigation and avoidance efforts
• Communicate with project stakeholders including external vendors, IT leaders, and executives
• Gather, analyze, report, and improve IT metrics through continuous improvement efforts
• Develop and implement quality assurance checks and audits to ensure standards are met
• Evaluate, facilitate and communicate project changes and related budget impacts
• Assist in defining and implementing an Enterprise Project Management strategy (ie: Agile) within the organization
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exhibit strong attention to detail, including excellent organizational & multitasking skills
• Possess a strong technical background, including knowledge of software development, network infrastructure, and IT architecture
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with multiple departments, teammates, and stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds
• Resolve conflicts and foster a collaborative working environment
• Provide constructive feedback and support to team members to keep them motivated
• Display strong analytical and problem-solving skills including analyzing project data & metrics
• Be able to adapt quickly to changing project requirements and environments
• Knowledge of Enterprise Project Management strategies. Formal training in specific EPMs is a plus (Agile-certified, etc)
• Proficiency in project management tools and project management software is preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Four-year degree and a minimum of 2 years of team and project management experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Professional certifications (PMP – Project Management Professional or Agile-certified) are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• This position requires the individual to have access to confidential records and information.  To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Work from a home office
• Overnight travel for conferences, national team and other staff meetings, National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, trade shows and other partner events
• 5% travel annually

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay range $60,000 – $80,000. Competitive salary offered based on qualifications.  The Organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans available.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
• Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees (increasing after 3 years).
• Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
• 13 Paid holidays.