IT Project Manager II

Job Description:

Job Summary: Oversee the design, development, and modification of more complex application programs and IT infrastructure solutions for specified projects. Provide advice for lower-level project managers. Plan and analyze assigned projects, establish schedules and project parameters, and set procedures. Manage project budgets and estimates.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight for the design, development, and modification of complex application programs and IT infrastructure solutions within specified projects.

• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes comprehensive schedules, parameters, and procedural guidelines.

• Manages project budgets and estimates, ensures financial accountability and cost-effectiveness.

• Fosters effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives using project management processes and methodologies.

• Leads project requirements collection, documentation, and traceability, ensuring all project deliverables align with approved business and technical requirements.

• Identifies, assesses, and manages project risks and issues; develops mitigation and contingency plans to minimize impact to scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

• Coordinates cross-functional resources, including internal teams, vendors, and third-party partners, to ensure project objectives are met.

• Ensures adherence to organizational project management standards, governance frameworks, and change management processes.

• Manages project scope through formal change control processes, evaluating impacts and obtaining appropriate approvals prior to implementation.

• Prepares and delivers regular project status reports and executive-level updates, clearly communicating risks, dependencies, and key milestones.

• Supports project closeout activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and transition of deliverables to operations or support teams.

• Provides guidance and mentorship to lower-level project managers and contributes to the continuous improvement of PMO practices and methodologies.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced or Master's degree in related field preferred.

4-5 years' experience in business development position, or related field with a focus on strategic technology implementation. 5+ years' experience preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Certifications in big data analytics or coding programs such as Python, JavaScript, or C++ is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to work independently and with others.

• Strong technical computer programming and trouble-shooting skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

• Ability to sit comfortably for prolonged periods of time.

• Occasional travel as the job may require visiting customers and project sites.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Acknowledgement:

I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.