Location: Milwaukee, WI (Remote, travel up to 25% to Midwest)
Length: 6 months
Job Description:
Our client has recently acquired a new plant and is seeking an Information Technology (IT) Project Manager to help lead the effort to integrate the plant into the environment. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading project teams and managing all activities in a project life cycle (i.e., initiation planning, executing, and closing) associated with projects that are long-term, line of business-wide and medium to high in risk, scope, and complexity. The IT Project Manager will manage a variety of projects at multiple locations and be responsible for IT implementation and support while ensuring all stakeholders stay connected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing business requirements.
Use knowledge and expertise of IT and business process to identify opportunities for solving business problems and improving business results.
Effectively communicate relevant project information to PMO, Project Sponsor, IT Management, and other Stakeholders.
Utilize Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Lead a team of internal developers and/or third-party consultants to cost effectively implement and deliver technology and business solutions.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of project (i.e., scope, schedule, budget, and resources).
Evaluate and minimize risks to project.
Effectively applies ePMO methodologies and enforces project standards.
Communicate comfortably with executives and influence and persuade others.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of experience in Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of project management experience with the ability to manage 2-4 small projects, 1-2 medium projects, or 1 large project.
Experience leading teams and project budgets ranging from $250K to $2 million across multiple functions within the enterprise.
Experience managing at least two full lifecycle projects.
Experience with M&A related projects.
Experience running complex IT infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of PM and SDLC disciplines and standards.
Strong business process skills required.
Must be detail oriented, results focused, and be able to support change management initiatives.
Must have excellent and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.
Must be capable of creating clear and effective presentations and/or meetings with clients, peers, and management.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Project.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
CPG industry knowledge is preferred.
PMP certification is a plus.
Must be willing to travel 25% of the time within CST time zone.
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