IT Project Manager

At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.  It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be. 

The Technology Solutions Team exists to equip and empower the reach of the Church through technology. The team is responsible for all projects and operations related to IT support, infrastructure, computer hardware, and the audio, video, and lighting systems that Life.Church staff and attendees use each day.

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading project management initiatives for the Technology Solutions Team. This role will oversee IT-specific projects that can be focused on cybersecurity or IT systems and their objectives. Occasionally, this role will also manage other AVL or IT projects. The Project Manager will see a project through from approval to completion. This role is responsible for leading project management initiatives that support the direction, and efforts of their team to outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

• Manage the full lifecycle of Technology Solutions projects.
• Lead through project goals to ensure objectives are clear, achievable, and aligned with the overall project scope.
• Define, monitor, and share key performance indicators(KPIs) to track and share project progress.
• Provide regular updates on progress and project milestones to leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and collaborate with vendors to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to communicate expected project outputs and monitor through completion.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and tracking expenses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform regular budget reconciliations and provide financial reports to leadership, addressing any variances and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Foster collaboration and partnerships between the Projects Team and key stakeholders.
• Properly document processes and standards to facilitate smooth knowledge transfer and ensure project continuity.
• Regularly update project templates and communication framework to improve efficiency and alignment with project needs.
• Ensure accurate and timely capture of assets for each project including equipment, software, and materials to support effective resource management.
• Build and grow strong relationships with other Life.Church teams and external partners to drive collaboration and project success.

• Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve with innovation.
• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.
• Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
• Ability to prioritize project tasks and delegate tasks effectively to maintain project progress.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.

Benefits We Offer

- Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

- Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons. 

- Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health. 

- Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase. 

- Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

- Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

- Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment! 

-$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. 

- Casual dress and work environment.

- And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page. 

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.