- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Master
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Experience Level: 3–5 Years
Location- Birmingham, AL.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
Client- Southern Company Services.
Position Summary
The IT Project Manager II is responsible for leading cross-functional technology initiatives and ensuring IT practices remain aligned with evolving business needs. This role oversees the full project lifecycle—from concept through implementation—while driving collaboration across technical and product teams.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized, and experienced in Agile project delivery, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-impact technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
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Lead cross-functional delivery of technology initiatives
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Manage projects from initiation through implementation
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Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, and project lifecycle activities
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Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives
Scope & Planning
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Define project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements
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Develop detailed project plans and task breakdowns
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Collaborate with product and technical teams to prioritize workstreams
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Break down complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives into structured execution plans
Risk & Dependency Management
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Identify cross-team dependencies and project risks
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Develop and execute mitigation plans
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Escalate critical issues appropriately
Stakeholder Communication
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Provide clear visibility into project status and progress
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Maintain transparent reporting for leadership and stakeholders
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Facilitate effective negotiation and alignment across teams
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field
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3–5 years of IT project management experience
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Experience leading Agile or hybrid technology projects
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Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize, track, and deliver results
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Experience facilitating sprint planning and stand-up meetings
Preferred Qualifications
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PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification
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Experience managing multi-disciplinary technology initiatives
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Familiarity with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc.)