IT Project Manager

Johnstone Supply

  • Portland, OR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Johnstone Supply, North Americas leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for an IT Project Manager to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise and quality service.As a member of the IT Team, the IT Project Manager leads multiple projects within the IT department in support of the Digital Strategy, and plays a pivotal role in driving large-scale technology initiatives that power our nationwide operations by partnering with business leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects that shape the future of our organization.Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. Our collaborative teams and supportive leaders are working together to advance on one goal. This is a unique opportunity to work on a variety of projects as part of a growing Project Management Team.Position & Process Information:
  • Location: This position must be based in either the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; or, Portland, Oregon metropolitan areas.
  • Schedule: Hybrid, with 2 days per week spent in the office, and 3 days per week working remotely.
  • Standard Office Hours: from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Local Time.
  • 3 steps: Talent Acquisition Manager (30 minutes), Director/Hiring Manager (1-hour), Leadership Team Panel (1-hour).
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with company match, and PTO after 90 days.
Our IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects and duties within the IT department including:
  • Discovery-related projects including those that involve facilitating stakeholders through software selection and/or solution concept development including the evaluation and selection of purchased software solutions.
  • Software application or software development projects, Examples might include: E-Commerce, finance systems, ERP, Supply Chain & Logistics, system Integration, Web applications, and data warehousing
  • Planning and directing multiple projects to meet business requirements by: facilitating requirements processes, defining project scope and goals; developing project plans, timelines, resource requirements, risk mitigation plans, and budgets; coordinating project activities, and stakeholder communications; and monitoring project status in order to escalate when needed.
  • Manages the project budget in terms of human and capital/operating resources needed to successfully complete.
  • Utilizes Johnstone’s Project Management methodology approach to managing and monitoring project progress, with internally supported tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Jira Software, Service Desk, Confluence).
  • Manages project risks/escalation, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved. Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.
  • Ensures stakeholders (Members, Suppliers, internal staff, etc.) are provided with the most current, up-to-date information on project status and issues that affect them.
  • Provides regular reporting processes to monitor project results and provide status updates to Project Sponsors, IT Portfolio Management and the E-PMO.
  • The IT Project Manager may be involved in leading efforts such as:
  • Managing specific workstreams or projects under a business transformation program and ERP Implementation
  • Software application or software development projects, Examples might include: E-Commerce, finance systems, ERP, Supply Chain & Logistics, system Integration, Web applications, and data warehousing
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; 7+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A current or active certification in either Agile or PMI (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP) is preferred, but not required for this role.
  • This position requires an active or current certification in either Agile or PMI (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP)
  • Previous experience managing large software development or software implementations, particularly larger net new software implementations
  • Previous experience managing at least one software discovery or software selection project
  • Experience and interpersonal savvy when interacting with third party partners and customers
  • Ability to apply project management skills: establishing objectives, timelines, and deadlines; action planning to meet deadlines; evaluating project status compared to objectives.
  • Ability to apply problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems.
  • Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and built relationships, and ability to effectively interact with third party partners and customers is required for this role.
  • Ability to communicate information across different individuals, departments, and external parties, including presenting to Leadership.
Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:
  • Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.
  • Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.
  • One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.
  • Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.
  • Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.
Johnstone offers a competitive wage and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with company match, and PTO after 90 days. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information about our growing company.EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.

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