IT Project Manager

Position

Project Manager

6-Month Contract

$47.00 - 60.00 per hour

East Lansing, MI (Hybrid - remote 3 days per week)

We are seeking a hands‑on 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.

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

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

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