Job Information
Rockford Construction Information Technology Project Manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Information Technology Project Manager
Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Position Classification: Full-Time Regular
About This Opportunity
Rockford Construction has an exciting opportunity for an IT Project Manager based in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office. As an IT Project Manager you will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the completion of specific tasks and projects for Rockford. In addition, this role is responsible to identify and document the current and future state of business processes. Ensure proper requirements are documented for projects and enhancement requests. The IT Project Manager will also assist in process improvement and be the champion for those improvements.
If you think your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position, we would like to hear from you by submitting your resume online today.
Key Deliverables
Plan and implement projects, help define the project scope, goals and deliverables.
Create schedule and project timelines that are achievable and track deliverables.
Report on all active projects which will be presented to the Technology Steering Committee.
Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
Determine and document use case requirements for business processes and abide by those requirements for future enhancement and projects.
Act as an information source for active projects and communicator between business branches, as it relates to projects and their completion.
Manage the team of developers to enhance the work within software solutions.
Gather and document business and software requirements using interviews, questionnaires, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios or other methods.
Partner with software developers and technical resources to gather and document functional requirements.
Assist in conducting research on products to meet agreed upon requirements and support purchasing efforts.
Assist with interpretation of customer requirements into feasible options and communicate these back to business stakeholders.
Coordinate and perform user acceptance and pilot group testing to ensure software solutions meet business needs and formal requirements.
Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful reports.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related technical field.
A minimum of 7 years in a technology-driven role.
Practical application ability with Microsoft Office and Visio.
Detailed, analytical abilities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
The ability to maintain organization, prioritizing tasks and responsibilities so meet deadlines.
Experienced in user testing and project management.
Benefits
Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.
Who We Are
At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.
Environmental Factors
The work environment for this position is a typical office environment with frequent visits to construction sites. When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement, such as accessing centrally located office equipment, lifting of 35 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing, may be necessary to perform the requirements of this position.
Visits to construction sites may involve varied amounts of travel and overnight stays. Site visits may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction. Examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles, atmospheric conditions, close quarters, uneven surfaces, and elevated surfaces. The individual may also be subject to outside environmental conditions (weather) where protection may not be available. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including proper footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection (if applicable), high visibility vest and/or other special clothing shall be worn on construction sites at all times unless otherwise specified.
Rockford Construction is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford Construction will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.
