IT Project Manager

Join our team and become a part of something bigger, a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is more than just a food bank. We champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!   

 As an IT Project Manager, you will provide operational and consultative support on cross functional technology and process initiatives aligned to the organization's strategic plan and use your expertise in project planning and execution to support the delivery of technology initiatives across the organization, which includes but is not limited to key functional areas. This role is focused on project management at the enterprise level and requires skills in project management, project planning, capacity utilization, project execution, change management, issues tracking, and communicating to key stakeholders and subject matter experts. 

What you’ll do in your role:

• Schedule and lead meetings with relevant parties to turn requirements and goals into project plans. This involves active listening, asking clarifying questions, and documenting the outcomes of these discussions. 
• Manage the process around the execution of Project Plans and ensure adherence to budget, timeline, and scope: Monitor progress regularly, track expenses, and adjust plans as needed to keep IT projects on track. Keep all team members informed of progress and any deviations from the plan.
• Actively monitor for any issues or risks that may arise during project execution and work with the team to address them promptly. This might involve brainstorming solutions, reallocating resources, or escalating issues to higher management when necessary. Follow CFBNJ's project methodology and ensure that all team members understand and follow it. This could involve providing training or resources to support compliance.
• Manage the testing, training, and communication strategies to ensure that all team members and key stakeholders are equipped with the necessary knowledge and information to perform their roles effectively. 
• Plan for ongoing support and maintenance of the project deliverables post-launch. This includes preparing documentation, training support staff, and establishing procedures for handling user inquiries or issues. 

 Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ:

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 90 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.
• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization wide engagement days.
• Financial Wellness: 401k with a 4% company match after 1 year.
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision and wellness programs
• Recognition and Certifications: learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly! 

What you’ll need to be successful in this role:    

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, technical, scientific, or related discipline and at least 5 years of experience in IT project management or 13 years of experience in IT project management.
• Experience in ERP and/or CRM implementations, installations and migrations
• Experience with Microsoft Nav, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft CRM or Salesforce a big plus!
• ITIL, PMP or similar project management certification is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, HP Project and Portfolio Management)
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience with systems development life cycle activities to manage, plan, design, implement, test and deliver information systems and strategies. 
• Experience leading systems solutions discussions and turning that discussion into actionable tasks to achieve the stated objectives. 
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders and to understand their needs through excellent listening and effective written and verbal communication. 

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment according to their skills, abilities, and experience. CFBNJ is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on  race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing or provide genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait status, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), record of arrest, or on the basis of displaying the American flag, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.