Project Manager - IT

ABOUT THE COMPANY

RISE, Inc. is a long established multi-state, non-profit organization that specializes in human services support for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, children with mental health challenges, and aging adults. We pride ourselves in offering a spectrum of services that can be customized to fit each individual to help them create the lives they want to live. At RISE, we're driven by the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of those we serve by exampling our mission to create opportunities for and with people.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that support operational excellence, technology modernization, and strategic growth. This role will manage the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for technology and operational initiatives from initiation through delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, milestones, timelines, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, operations, finance, HR, and external vendors.
• Track project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and executive reporting.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with strategic priorities, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage change requests and scope adjustments while maintaining project objectives.
• Support implementation and adoption of project management standards, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate operational needs into actionable project plans.
• Monitor project outcomes and ensure successful transition to operational teams.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, information technology, business administration, healthcare, human services, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience leading or supporting cross functional projects in a professional environment.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  Candidates actively pursuing PMP may be considered if certification is obtained within an agreed upon timeframe.

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, or hybrid models).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with project management and productivity tools such as Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Jira, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency using required computer software and office systems.
• Visual, organizational, and analytical abilities necessary to oversee project tasks and documentation.
• Frequent use of office, computer, telecommunications, and multimedia equipment, requires regular use of hands, arms, eyes, and ability to bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and respond with flexibility to changing priorities.

EQUIPMENT NORMALLY USED

Computers, printers, telephones, copy machines, fax machines, mail machines, and other standard office equipment.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
(b) Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY