Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst

Position: Project Manager I - US
Description:

MAX CUSTOMER BILL RATE $80
HYBRID - (preference to be on site during training)
TBD if they are able to convert

TOP 3
1.IT/technical project manager with manufacturing experience (hardware, physical goods from machine center to machine center) integrations
2. ERP solutions (SAP, Oracle, Kiwiplan, Amtech, Encore, Witron)
3. Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement, vendor selection/management experience

3 Step Interview
Phone, Video Teams, Video Teams w/ Leadership

JD:
Senior IT Project Manager
(Manufacturing, IT Systems & Custom Development)

Position Summary
The Senior IT Project Manager leads complex, cross-functional IT initiatives supporting manufacturing operations, enterprise systems, and custom application development. This role is accountable for end to end delivery of projects that span plant operations, supply chain, finance, and corporate IT, with a strong emphasis on system integration, custom development, and operational reliability in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing IT programs in manufacturing settings, partnering with business and plant stakeholders, and delivering both packaged and custom-built technology solutions that drive efficiency, standardization, and business value.

Key Responsibilities
Project & Program Leadership

• Lead end to end delivery of medium-to-large IT projects, including custom application development, system integrations, manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, WMS, ERP), and infrastructure initiatives

• Own project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality, ensuring delivery on time and within approved funding and governance models.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, financial forecasts, resource plans, and status reporting for executive and business stakeholders.

Manufacturing & Plant-Focused Delivery

• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and plant leadership to ensure IT solutions align with production workflows, safety, compliance, and uptime requirements

• Manage deployments across multiple plants or facilities, including coordination of cutovers, testing, training, and post go live stabilization.

• Understand and mitigate risks specific to manufacturing environments, including downtime, change management, and operational continuity.

Custom Development & Systems Integration

• Lead projects involving custom software development, enhancements, and integrations between enterprise platforms and plant systems.

• Coordinate internal development teams, external vendors, and system integrators to deliver scalable, supportable solutions.

• Ensure technical designs align with enterprise architecture standards, security, and long term maintainability.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for business sponsors, plant leaders, IT partners, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

• Facilitate steering committees, project reviews, and executive updates with clear communication of progress, risks, and decisions.

• Manage vendor contracts, deliverables, and performance to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.

Governance, Methodology & Continuous Improvement

• Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) based on project type and manufacturing constraints.

• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, documentation, and change control processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery practices, tooling, and cross functional collaboration within IT and manufacturing teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive IT project management experience, including delivery in manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Demonstrated experience leading custom software development and systems integration projects.

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and project financial management.

• Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

• Experience with…