Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced IT Project Manager.

The right candidate will be a strong independent Project Manager that can lead multiple projects in a growing food manufacturing setting. Must be proficient in MS Office and be able to manage complex projects while communicating with various levels in the organization. Must be able to create functional and technical specifications for projects and have strong risk management skills, including identifying potential bottlenecks and issues.

Responsible for managing large scale, complex and cross-functional projects that will enable the IT Department to deliver tools and technology to improve business processes. Project management of implementations of various IT systems such as ERP, WMS, and MES systems. This work tends to cross many IT and business lines so requires coordination and influence.

Job is fully on site (not a remote position). We are located in Danvers, MA.

Responsibilities

• Status updates: manage communication to all groups including working team, stakeholders, peripheral teams and executive sponsors. Create updates and deliver updates when appropriate.
• Project scope: understand the project ask, dive into root cause including processes and potential business improvements and ensure all stages of project are met (requirements, design, funding, build, etc.).
• Financials: put together budget, get approvals from business and IT stakeholders, build business case, submit accurate monthly forecasts, manage the budget.
• Project schedule: develop and maintain project schedule. Own the schedule to make sure all relevant teams stay on track. Proactively report any risks to the ERP/IT Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration. Graduate degree in related field preferred.
• At least 3 years managing IT projects using accepted project methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Experience in managing large, complex projects across multiple functions.
• 2-5 years IT and/or business experience, or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
• Demonstrate successful project delivery using fundamentals of PMBOK practices/methodologies.
• Communication Skills - The ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and management, capable of successful formal and informal communication, speaks and writes clearly and understandably at the right level.
• Task Management - Delivers quality work on time, translates planning into action by following applicable established procedures or methodologies, proactively monitors and controls task status by collecting and analyzing task data to anticipate and address barriers, appropriately communicates and resolves or escalates any problems that arise.
• Integrity and Trust - Involves being widely trusted, being seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidences, admits mistakes, and doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Teamwork - Involves working well in a collaborative setting, supporting work team by volunteering for and completing assignments, acting as a positive team member by contributing to discussions, developing and maintaining both formal and informal relationships enterprise-wide, defines success in terms of the entire team through mentoring and knowledge transfer.
• Technical Expertise - Involves demonstrating a commitment to increasing knowledge and skills in current technical/functional area, staying informed as to industry. practices, knowing how to apply relevant technical processes to appropriate business needs. Strong knowledge of data integration and ensuring seamless communication between different systems as required in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Salary range $85,000 to $120,000 annually

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