We are currently searching for an experienced
IT Project Manager to support our
Disaster Recovery software (Automated Debris Management Software) and associated IT support team. Preference for this position to be located in Dallas, TX or Mobile, AL, but open to other office locations.
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.
What you need to have:- 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, DevOps 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)
Bonus points if you have:- PMP, Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification
Key Benefits:- 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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