IT Project Manager Job (Lancaster, PA, US, 17603) at Armstrong World Industries

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is #120,000 to $150,000 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

Reporting to the Director of IT Portfolio Management, the Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of strategic, high-impact technology projects. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages stakeholder expectations, and ensures alignment between business objectives and technical execution. The Project Manager drives successful project outcomes of concurrently executing large programs and projects through disciplined planning, proactive risk management, and strong leadership.

What’s in it for you!

• Lead high-impact, strategic tech projects
• Collaborate with executive and cross-functional teams
• Drive innovation and change adoption
• Grow as a leader and mentor

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, portfolio priorities, and PMO standards.
• Plan, manage, and execute multiple high-impact projects concurrently, maintaining detailed timelines, budgets, and resource plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Ensure adherence to established project governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and internal audit standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among business units, technical teams, and external vendors to drive project success.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating critical concerns with recommended solutions as needed.
• Provide timely, transparent, and actionable project reporting to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support change management efforts and drive adoption of new systems, processes, or technologies introduced through projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance delivery effectiveness and efficiency.

What will make you successful

• Ability to lead diverse teams, manage conflict, and drive accountability
• Align project execution with business goals and portfolio priorities
• Detail oriented with strong project planning and execution skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactive identification and resolution of risks and blockers
• Builds trust and alignment across business, technical, and executive stakeholders
• Manages budgets, forecasts, and cost controls effectively
• Skilled in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies; able to adapt based on project needs
• High emotional intelligence and executive presence
• Resilient under pressure and ambiguity
• Collaborative and inclusive project team leadership style
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
• Working knowledge of SAP and Salesforce.com platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, Manufacturing or a related field required
• 5+ years of IT project management experience required           

• Including proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional technology projects

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PMP certification preferred
• Agile/Scrum certification preferred

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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