Authority Brands

Project Manager

Authority Brands$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience in IT, especially with digital transformation
  • Proficient with project management tools like MS Project, Jira, Trello, or Asana
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project methodologies like Agile and Waterfall
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
  • Capable of managing multiple projects under pressure
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • PMP certification or equivalents like CSM & Agile SAFe is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage IT projects to align with business goals and governance standards
  • Develop and oversee project plans, including budgets and timelines
  • Collaborate with IT, Marketing, Operations, and vendors for project success
  • Monitor project progress and manage risks and scope changes
  • Communicate project updates and risks to stakeholders and executives
  • Promote continuous improvement in the PMO and upgrade its assets
  • Conduct post-project evaluations for feedback and learning
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive IT Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic technology projects across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical knowledge, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results within critical programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives, as well as adherence to best practices & governance standards
  • Develop and manage project plans for technology transformation projects, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Marketing, Operations, and Third-party Vendors to ensure successful project execution.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks, issues, and changes to project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to Stakeholders and Executive leadership
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the PMO, assisting with building & elevating PMO assets, templates, and SOPs
  • Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successful elements and areas for improvement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in an IT environment managing digital transformation projects
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, Asana).
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), Agile, and Waterfall methodologies
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to translate technical problems to non-technical audiences
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or CSM & Agile SAFe - equivalent is strongly preferred


We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.

About Authority Brands

Authority Brands is a leading franchisor of home services, focused primarily on plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. The company operates through a number of well-known brands, including One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky. Authority Brands is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan and was founded in 2018.
Learn more about Authority Brands
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$200 million

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