Project Manager, IT Communications & Special Initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or a related field; a combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of Project Management experience
• 1-2 years of experience managing Corporate Communications or Marketing projects
• 1-2 years of experience in Technology or related field
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven understanding of communication planning processes with the ability to influence translating those processes into action on a Project
• Exceptional verbal and written communication for both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Claude Cowork and Microsoft Copilot experience preferred
• Strong Stakeholder management skills
• Strong writing, editing, and visual/presentation design skills
  

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of the salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $84,000 to $126,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that are not included in the base pay. 

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US Benefits Website

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [email protected].

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Internal WWT IT Team, and why join?   

The Internal WWT IT team is the backbone of our company’s technological infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and continuous innovation. Our team is dedicated to managing and supporting the company’s technology infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of hardware, software, networks, and data systems, while providing top-notch technical support to employees.   

By joining the Internal WWT IT team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and security of our IT environment, enabling the company to achieve its strategic goals. The Internal IT team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success. If you are passionate about technology and eager to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply and join our team. 
As a Project Manager, IT Communications & Special Initiatives in the IT organization, you will be responsible for leading IT communications programs and special initiatives in conjunction with the IT Chief of Staff.  This role shall manage all activities associated with these programs from ideation through completion, including project timelines, risk and issue mitigation, stakeholder negotiation and communications.

 Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager will manage and direct assigned IT communications and special initiatives in accordance with established WWT project methodologies, standards, tools, processes, policies, and procedures
• Responsible for supporting IT special initiatives, including project requirements, stakeholder negotiation, risks, scheduling, communicationsand reporting
• Build multi-channel communications plans for key programs and initiatives by mapping audiences to the right channels and cadence and defining a clear rationale for key messages.
• Coordinate comms across multiple IT areas where priorities may conflict and dependencies exist
• Maintain the communications calendar and track deadlines across channels and programs.
• Build visibility for IT innovation and thought leadership across the broader enterprise through consistent, quality communication initiatives
• Partner with IT communicators to help translate complex technical and strategic content into clear, visually engaging presentations and messages.
• Draft and publish weekly IT updates, and distribute quarterly newsletters, incorporating departmental, CIO and leadership messaging as needed.
• Understand and utilize the full range of IT communication channels — selecting the right channel for each audience and purpose.
• Own and maintain content for IT Communications Hub (SharePoint or other intranet) for areas under IT leadership; monitor other IT departments' pages and flag outdated content to the appropriate owners.
• Support culture, engagement and onboarding initiatives for IT, including feedback loops, employee councils, and Listening session actions — specifically driving consistent survey distribution and results analysis.
• Apply AI tools to communications and operational workflows, with willingness to build fluency in new AI skills and solutions as they're adopted across IT.