IT Project Manager (Greensboro, NC)

Piper Companies is hiring a IT Project Manager for a Manufacturing company located in Greensboro, NC. The IT Project Manager will be supporting an modernization project with the company and needs to be familiar with microservices and cloud architecture. The IT Project Manager will needs to sit on site 2-3 days per week in Greensboro, NC and is a 6 month Contract to Hire position.

Responsibilities for the IT Project Manager:

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery
• Proactively identify and eliminate engineering roadblocks, enabling teams to maintain momentum
• Escalate risks and concerns to leadership with clarity and urgency, offering actionable mitigation strategies
• Facilitate technical discussions and ensure alignment on architecture decisions, especially in areas involving microservices and cloud infrastructure
• Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements for the IT Project Manager:

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, ideally with a background as a Software Engineer
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and scalable systems
• Demonstrated ability to remove technical and organizational blockers
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse team

Compensation for IT Project Manager:

• $125,000 - $165,000 salary
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision and Dental , PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

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This job opens for applications on 8/25/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.