Senior IT Project Manager

Johnstone Supply

. Manage large-scale implementations and complex IT projects supporting the Digital Strategy and Strategic Program Roadmap .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeCranford • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale IT projects and ERP implementations, utilizing Agile and PMI methodologies. Proficient in budget management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic program objectives.

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Agile CertificationPMP CertificationERP Implementation ManagementProject Management MethodologiesBudget Management

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Hard Skills

IT Project ManagementProgram ManagementRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentChange ManagementProcess DocumentationData AnalysisProject Scope ManagementStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingConflict ManagementOrganizational SkillsCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMonday.comJira SoftwareService DeskConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPMPMI-ACP

Industry Keywords

ERP Cloud-Based PlatformsBusiness Process ImprovementCross-Functional CollaborationExecutive Leadership BriefingLean Program Approach

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large-scale implementations and complex IT projects supporting the Digital Strategy and Strategic Program Roadmap
Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct large-scale projects and strategic program implementations
Coordinate approved projects with IT leadership, business-function leaders, and vendor partners
Facilitate program planning across cross-functional business and technology teams and consolidate workstreams into a single timeline
Manage requirements processes, project scope and goals, project plans, timelines, resources, risks, budgets, stakeholder communications, and change enablement
Oversee internal, external, and outsourced resources to deliver project objectives on time and within budget
Manage human and capital/operating project resources and budgets
Use Johnstone’s project management methodology and tools including Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Jira Software, Service Desk, and Confluence
Identify and manage project risks, escalations, issues, problems, and progress
Keep stores, suppliers, internal staff, and other stakeholders informed of project status and issues
Provide regular status reporting to Project Sponsors, IT Portfolio Management, and the E-PMO
Facilitate development of measurable project success criteria with leadership
Lead post-project retrospectives and lessons-learned activities
Support business-process improvement using Johnstone’s Lean Program approach
Document, communicate, and enforce project, program, and department processes
Perform special projects as assigned
Lead complex implementations and large-scale projects, including multi-year ERP upgrades and implementations
Guide and coach project team members and support their professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ten or more years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current or active Agile or PMI certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP) highly recommended
Strong knowledge and experience of IT project and program management methodologies and lifecycles
Strong knowledge and experience managing projects involving ERP cloud-based platforms and associated lifecycle
Understanding of business case development, risk management, schedule management, and negotiation
Experience briefing executive leadership
Effective verbal and written communication with business and technical teams
Understanding of business functions including Accounting, Sales, Inventory Management, Warehousing, and IT
Experience managing complex projects or strategic programs across the business
Experience managing at least 2 full-scale ERP upgrades or implementations in a complex environment, including design, testing, and operationalization phases
Proficiency in program/project management methodologies
Ability to establish objectives, timelines, deadlines, and action plans
Problem-solving, organization, conflict management, and ambiguity-handling skills
Ability to analyze project status data and present consolidated program status views
Strong business process orientation and process documentation skills
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and manage budgets
Ability to lead and influence without formal authority
Experience in change management methodologies is a plus
Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and with third-party partners and customers
Ability to interface with and influence multiple organizational levels
Ability to guide and coach team members
Hybrid schedule requiring up to 3 weeks per month onsite in Cranford, NJ

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
Holiday pay for 7.5 holidays per year
Paid Parental Bonding Time
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability
Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
24/7 access to virtual care/telehealth options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Employee service milestone recognition program