IT Project Manager

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the architecture, integration, and implementation of an existing business application.
• Oversee the disaster recovery (DR) planning, readiness, execution, and testing for ADMS.
• Manage Agile/Scrum teams delivering React-based web and mobile applications
• Collaborate with engineering, UX/UI, product, and stakeholders to define scope and timelines
• Act as a key decision‑maker in evaluating and selecting enterprise‑level technologies.
• Serve as the primary IT contact for ADMS‑related initiatives and operational events.
• Oversee coordination between ADMS application development/support teams and IT infrastructure resources.

Plan, manage, and deliver IT projects related to ADMS enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and infrastructure improvements.

• Proactively identify issues, risks, and inefficiencies and resolve them with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with business units to gather requirements and deliver application solutions that align with company objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve ADMS resilience, reliability, and response efficiency.
• Provide executive‑level reporting and recommendations on technology roadmaps.
• Manage vendor relationships, deliverables, and service performance.
• Communicate effectively during high‑pressure events with clear, timely, and accurate updates.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 8 years of experience in IT project or program management
• 5 years of management experience
• Advanced knowledge of systems/network engineering, with proven application implementation and infrastructure leadership
• Ability to lead during high‑pressure, time‑sensitive events.
• Proven experience managing web and mobile application development projects
• Hands‑on familiarity with:
  • React (web)
  • React Native or similar mobile frameworks
• Experience working with distributed teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Dev Ops practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), virtualization, and disaster recovery strategies
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Occasional after‑hours or extended support during disaster recovery events.
• Ability to travel
• Participation in on‑call or emergency response rotations may be required.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state‑specific guidelines
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

• PMP, Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer‑Paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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