IT Project Manager

Talascend is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for a contract opportunity located in Columbus, MS.

12 month project supporting the deployment of a new IT tool. This will be an onsite role, no hybrid or remote opportunity.

• Collecting data from end users of new IT tool; needs, pain points, suggestions.
• Creating Business Requirement Document (BRD) to send back to client.
• Managing improvements and tool evolutions as it is rolled out to end users on site.
• Working day to day with the client’s end customer and communicating next steps in the project and deployment.

• Bachelor's degree required; IT or computer sciences discipline, preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in IT roles.
• IT project management experience.
• MES (manufacturing execution systems) software experience, strongly preferred.
• Experience writing Business Requirement Document (BDR) is a plus.
• Willingness to be in a production/manufacturing environment collecting info and data from users—walking around, not behind a desk.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• US Citizenship is required.

Background check and drug screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.