IT Project & Product Manager (2027 Grads)
This entry-level IT Project & Product Manager role at Confidential Client offers 2027 graduates the opportunity to lead technology-driven projects and digital product initiatives. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product roadmaps, manage agile sprints, and oversee project execution using methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, driving impactful digital solutions aligned with business goals.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring entry-level IT Project & Product Managers (2027 graduates) to join their IT organization in Cincinnati, OH. This early-career position offers hands-on experience driving digital product strategy, managing project delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams using Agile and other delivery practices.
What You’ll Do
As an IT Project & Product Manager (Entry Level), you may be assigned to roles such as Digital Product Manager/Owner or Project/Program Manager. Typical responsibilities include:
- Lead or contribute to digital product vision, roadmap and backlog management.
- Translate business and customer needs into user stories, personas, user journeys and clear acceptance criteria.
- Run or support Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and coordinate with engineering teams to deliver features.
- Plan, execute, and oversee IT projects, tracking scope, schedule, budget and risks.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers and manage project deliverables.
- Use data and experimentation to validate product hypotheses and measure outcomes.
- Provide regular status updates and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Example Assignments by Role Type
Digital Product Manager / Product Owner
- Drive product strategy in partnership with IT and business stakeholders.
- Prioritize the backlog to balance business value with engineering capacity.
- Use user feedback and analytics to iterate on product features and UX.
Project / Program Manager
- Define project scope, build schedules, and manage cross-functional delivery.
- Apply Agile or Waterfall practices as appropriate to meet time and budget targets.
- Monitor costs, risks and dependencies and escalate as needed.
Qualifications
Applicants should be graduating in Spring or Summer 2027 with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate early aptitude for product and project work:
- You are graduating in Spring or Summer 2027 with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with project management / product development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
- Experience or coursework using project/product tools such as JIRA, Trello, Asana, or similar.
- Experience with basic data analysis or reporting to track project or product performance.
- Clear verbal and written communication; ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Motivated to learn, adapt, and work in a fast-paced technology environment.
Compensation & Relocation
- Starting pay / salary range (reported): $85,000 - $122,200 per year.
- Total rewards may include base salary, bonus (if applicable), and benefits; actual compensation depends on role, office location, credentials, and experience.
- Candidates should be open to relocation during their career as business needs and development opportunities arise.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
- Confidential Client participates in E-Verify.
Additional Information
- Job Type: Full time
- Experience Level: Entry Level (2027 graduates)
- Job segmentation / job number: Entry Level / R000157914 (source job number)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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